Pink Melaleuca – Melaleuca Nesophila

Melaleuca nesophila known commonly as Pink Melaleuca is a moderately fast growing large shrub or small tree growing up to 20 feet tall and about 12 feet wide. 

It has thick and spongy bark that peels off in broad strips and branches that are twisted and sculptural, forming an asymmetrical greyish-white frame structure on which the small bright green, elliptic to oblong-obovate leaves grow.

The lavender to rose pink flowers appear in tight round 1 inch wide terminal clusters in late spring through summer.

It does best when planted in full sun to light or part sun and irrigated occasionally to very little.

Hardy to 20 degrees F and tolerating poor soil and seaside conditions, this melaleuca is a great choice for many landscapes. It can be trimmed for use as a formal hedge or trimmed up to expose the interesting bark and branch structure.