Melaleuca Alternifolia 50lt (Tea Tree)

Melaleuca Alternifolia 50lt
Common Name: Tea Tree, Australian Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub best known as the original Tea Tree, valued for its aromatic foliage and hardy nature. With its fine, needle-like leaves and masses of small white bottlebrush flowers, it adds texture and movement to sunny gardens. This resilient plant is ideal for waterwise, coastal, and indigenous-style landscapes in South Africa.

Growth Habit: Fast-growing evergreen shrub to small tree; upright and bushy
Foliage: Fine, aromatic, needle-like green leaves
Flowers: Small white fluffy bottlebrush-style flowers in spring to early summer
Position: Full sun
Watering: Moderate while establishing; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy and slightly acidic conditions
Wildlife: Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
Uses: Ideal for waterwise gardens, hedging, windbreaks, coastal gardens, screening, and indigenous-style landscaping