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Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L

Current Stock Height Guides

45L: 1.7m – 2m Approx.
100L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 8m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is a selected form of the Black Tea Tree, grown for its bright green needle like foliage and tidy upright shape. The leaves are aromatic when crushed and hold their colour right through winter. Small cream brush flowers appear in spring against the dense green background.

It reaches 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, gaining roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun keeps it dense, though part shade is tolerated. It copes with heavy clay, periods of waterlogging, drought once established and moderate frost, which makes it useful in difficult urban soils.

Most often planted as a screening hedge along fences and driveways, or clipped into columns where a formal line is wanted. It also holds up in car park islands and street verges where the soil is compacted and root space is tight. Two trims a year keep a sharp edge on a hedge.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Revolution Green Tea Tree

What is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'?

It is a cultivar of the Australian native Black Tea Tree, selected for bright green needle like foliage and a dense upright habit. The foliage is aromatic when crushed and stays green all year. Small cream brush flowers appear in spring. It is grown mainly as a hedging and screening plant rather than for its flowers.

How big does Revolution Green grow?

Left to grow naturally it reaches 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide. As a clipped hedge it is normally held between 1.5 and 3 metres, which is where it looks its best. Annual growth of about 30 to 60 centimetres means it fills a gap without getting away from you.

How far apart should I plant it for a hedge?

Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. For an avenue or a repeated row along a driveway, 3 metres apart gives a uniform, soft textured line. Closer spacing closes the gaps sooner but needs more trimming later.

Does it need sun or shade?

Full sun produces the densest growth and the strongest foliage colour. It will grow in part shade, but the interior thins and the habit becomes more open, which shows in a formal hedge. In hot inland gardens it takes full exposure without trouble once the root system is established.

Is it evergreen or deciduous?

It is evergreen and holds foliage year round, including through winter, so a hedge stays solid in every season. That is the main reason it is chosen over deciduous screening plants. The fine needle like leaves also mean it takes clipping without the cut leaf edges showing, unlike broad leaved hedges.

Is it drought and frost tolerant?

Once established it handles extended dry periods with only occasional deep watering, and it tolerates moderate frost across southern Australia. It also copes with wet ground better than most Melaleucas, which makes it useful in poorly drained clay. Young plants need regular water through their first summer before that toughness sets in.

How do I prune and care for it?

Trim twice a year, once in early spring and again after the summer growth flush, taking a light cut each time rather than one hard cut. It shoots back readily from older wood if it needs renovating. Mulch well, water through the first summer, and feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Avenue Planting
Street Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5m to 8m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' frost tolerant?

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' Flower?

Melaleuca bracteata ‘Revolution Green’ produces small, creamy-white bottlebrush-style flowers in late spring and early summer. These soft blooms form in delicate clusters along the stems, providing a subtle seasonal display against the bright, fine-textured green foliage.

Does Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fluffy
Clustered
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is Native to Native to northern and eastern Australia, where Melaleuca bracteata grows naturally along creek lines and in open woodlands. ‘Revolution Green’ is a selected cultivar bred for its richer foliage colour and compact form.

What is the Wildlife Value of Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract native bees, beetles and a range of small pollinators, while the dense, fine foliage provides valuable cover and nesting habitat for small birds. The textured bark and twig structure also support microfauna, enhancing biodiversity in native and low-maintenance landscapes.

How much Sunlight does Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' need?

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Melaleuca bracteata ‘Revolution Green’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It adapts well to coastal and poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged sites unless improved with coarse sand and organic matter to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support its drought resilience, dense foliage cover and reliable seasonal flowering.

Is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' Drought Tolerant?

Is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Revolution Green’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally tough and adaptable, it performs strongly in hot, dry and coastal conditions and maintains dense, vibrant foliage with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

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How To Plant Your Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' in Different Soil

Melaleuca quinquenervia performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the best time to plant Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'?
Planting in spring or fall is ideal to allow the plant to establish itself in moderate temperatures.
How often should I water my 'Revolution Green' Black Tea Tree?
Regular watering is important, especially during the first few years after planting and in dry conditions.
Is Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green' prone to any pests or diseases?
It is generally hardy and resistant to pests and diseases but should be monitored for common garden pests.
Can 'Revolution Green' be used for hedging?
Yes, its dense foliage and compact form make it an excellent choice for hedging and screening.
What makes 'Revolution Green' distinct from other Melaleuca varieties?
Its vibrant green foliage, compact growth habit, and versatility in landscaping are key distinguishing features.