Melaleuca elliptica can
be grown as a screening shrub or as a small tree. The pale papery
bark and silver foliage are beautiful all year. The spectacular red
flowers are an early season treat, blooming in February in our area.
The Granite Honey Myrtle grows in a spectacularly twisted fashion. Melaleuca elliptica prefers well drained soil and full sun. The
Granite Honey Myrtle has fared quite well on a lean irrigation
schedule and has survived moderate frosts. 15 year old plants are
8-10 feet tall.
High resolution images
of Melaleuca elliptica are available
