Melaleuca hypericifolia (Hillock Bush)

DESCRIPTION: A hardy shrub with a dense, slightly weeping shape and papery bark. It grows well in most soils, including clay, and tolerates poor drainage and coastal conditions, including salt spray and strong winds.

USES: Dense foliage makes it ideal for privacy screens, boundary hedges, and windbreaks, while also providing shelter for small birds and mammals. Nectar-rich flowers serve as a valuable food source for birds, bees, and butterflies. It’s also useful for stabilizing soil on banks and slopes.

FLOWER: Red (Spring through Summer)

SUN TOLERANCE: Full Sun - Light Shade

SIZE: Height 2-3m / Width 2-3m