Rocky Road
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FAMILY |
MYRTACEAE |
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Scientific name |
Melaleuca nesophila |
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Common name |
Honey showy myrtle |
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Native area |
WA native |
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Growth size |
1 tall-3m wide meters |
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Growth habit |
Shrub |
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Evergreen or deciduous |
Evergreen |
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Leaf type |
Simple |
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Leaf arrangement |
Alternate |
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Leaf shape |
Ovate |
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Leaf margin |
Entire |
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Leaf colour |
Green |
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Flower smell |
Sweet |
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Flower shape |
Tubular |
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Inflorescence |
Umbel |
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Fruit |
Woody capsule |
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Flower colour |
Purple and pink |
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Flower timing |
Spring and summer |
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Watering requirements |
Low |
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Climate requirements |
Full sun |
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Soil requirements |
Sandy soils and free draining |