Description
Melaleuca alternifolia – Tea Tree
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Description:
A highly valued Australian native, Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is best known for its aromatic leaves, which produce tea tree oil—a natural antibacterial and antifungal remedy. This small to medium-sized tree thrives in warm climates and near freshwater sources.
Key Features:
- 🌳 Common Names: Tea Tree, Narrow-Leaved Tea Tree, Paperbark
- 🌱 Foliage: Evergreen, dark green, with narrow aromatic leaves
- 💮 Flowers: White to cream, forming beautiful spikes from spring to summer
- 🌳 Bark: Pale, papery bark (‘paperbark’)
- ☀️ Growth: Can reach up to 10m, depending on conditions
- 📍 Preferred Conditions: Full sun, free-draining soil, tolerates drought and mild frost
- 🌊 Water Needs: Thrives in moist areas but adapts well to garden conditions
Climate Suitability:
✔️ Thrives in temperate to subtropical climates
✔️ Naturally grows near freshwater sources
✔️ Tolerates drought once established
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soils
- Watering: Keep moist when young, drought-tolerant once established
- Frost Tolerance: Mildly frost-hardy
Propagation Instructions:
- Sowing Time: Best in spring or autumn, avoiding extreme temperatures.
- Soak the Seeds: 24 hours in water to soften the seed coat.
- Sowing Depth: Lightly press onto the surface of a seed-raising mix with sand.
- Moisture & Warmth: Keep moist with light misting; covering with plastic wrap can help retain warmth.
- Germination Timeframe: Seedlings emerge within 2-4 weeks.
- Transplanting: Transfer to larger pots after 3 weeks and grow for approximately 6 months before planting out.
- Care: Fertilise with an organic native fertiliser and water regularly until well established.
Additional Notes:
The leaves contain tea tree oil, known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Aboriginal Australians traditionally used crushed leaves for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds and respiratory issues. Toxic if ingested—always seek professional advice before medicinal use.
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