Willow Bottlebrush (Melaleuca Salicina) is a perennial tree in the Myrtaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Melaleuca salicina, also known as Willow Bottlebrush or White Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub or small tree with soft, willow-like foliage, papery white bark, and showy spikes of white or cream bottlebrush flowers.

Willow Bottlebrush

Willow Bottlebrush

Melaleuca Salicina

Melaleuca salicina, also known as Willow Bottlebrush or White Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub or small tree with soft, willow-like foliage, papery white bark, and showy spikes of white or cream bottlebrush flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
tree
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, hedge, screen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Willow Bottlebrush

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Prune
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Mar
Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Melaleuca