Melaleuca lanceolata
MYRTACEAE
Dryland Honey-myrtle
A small sized tree up to 10m tall.
Dark, rough bark.
Leaves, alternate along the branches to 1cm x 1-3mm. Pointed ends, lance shaped.
Fragrant, pale cream to white flowers similar to a bottlebrush, near the ends of branches. Flowering February to April.
Woody capsules, clustered along the stems, 0.5cm in diameter.
Collect seed capsules throughout the year, best in Summer. Place in a warm, dry place to collect the released seed.
Thinly sprinkle seed over propagating mix cover with fine gravel & keep moist. Sow in Spring.
Useful in revegetation projects. Direct sow in late Winter into lightly tilthed soil & press firmly. Germination may take several months.
Flowers attract bees & birds. Grows in woodlands on dry soils.