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Melaleuca armillaris (MELA01) pbr intended SPACE SAVER™
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Description:
Melaleuca armillaris SPACE SAVER™ (MELA01) PBR is a compact, upright Australian native shrub specifically selected for its narrow, tidy form and dense green foliage. Unlike the traditional Melaleuca armillaris, this variety maintains a slim profile, making it ideal for hedging and screening in tight spaces. Hardy and fast-growing, it is perfect for low-maintenance native landscapes and performs well in coastal, dry, and windy conditions.
Flowers:
Soft white bottlebrush-style flowers appear in spring and early summer, providing a subtle seasonal display and attracting bees and other pollinators.
Foliage:
Fine, soft, needle-like green foliage held tightly along upright stems. Maintains density from top to base, even without regular pruning.
Fruit:
Small, woody seed capsules may form after flowering, adding texture to the branches.
Form & Size:
Upright, columnar shrub growing approximately 1.5–2.5m high and 1m wide, making it perfect for narrow garden beds or along fences.
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Thrives in full sun; tolerates part shade.
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Soil: Adapts well to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, clay, and poor soils.
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Climate: Suitable for most Australian climates, including coastal regions and areas with light frost.
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Watering: Very drought-tolerant once established. Handles dry periods and poor soils with ease.
Uses:
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Ideal for narrow hedging, screening, and windbreaks.
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Excellent for coastal gardens and exposed sites.
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Great for formal or native garden styles requiring low-maintenance structure.
Maintenance:
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Extremely low-maintenance.
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Occasional light pruning after flowering can help maintain a dense, formal shape.
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Apply a native slow-release fertiliser in spring if desired.
Notes:
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Tough and reliable in challenging conditions.
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Bird and pollinator-friendly.
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Non-invasive, with a naturally neat and slender form that reduces the need for heavy trimming.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with Westringia, Callistemon, Lomandra, and Grevillea for a hardy, water-wise native landscape.
Common Name: Space Saver™ Honey Myrtle
Botanical Name: Melaleuca armillaris (MELA01) PBR
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia (selected cultivar)
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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