Melaleuca alternifolia Tea Tree PFAF Plant Database

Melaleuca alternifolia Tea Tree PFAF Plant Database: Melaleuca alternifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 4 m (13ft). It is hardy to zone (UK) 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.