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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Light Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 6-10 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Melaleuca decussata (Totem Poles) - This is a quick-growing small multi-stemmed shrub with upright stems and slightly pendulous branch tips, typically grows to a height and spread of 6 to 9 feet but can be found in Australia to nearly 20 feet tall. The leaves are bright green to bluish, narrow, 1/2 inch long and oblong-lanceolate in shape; they are close-set to branches. The bark is brown and shredded. Lavender flowers appear in late spring through summer. This is a good plant to use as a screen or small tree. It will stand some neglect, and is frost hardy to about 20 degrees F.
The information displayed on this page about Melaleuca decussata is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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