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Melaleuca Nesophila - Evergreen Trees Direct

Melaleuca Nesophila

$265.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–5 m

Mature Width: 2 – 4 m

Melaleuca Nesophila is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

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 Nesophila

Melaleuca nesophila, commonly known as Showy Honey Myrtle, is a hardy Australian native shrub or small tree admired for its dense habit and vibrant purple-pink, pom-pom flowers in spring and summer. With attractive grey-green foliage and a rounded shape, it thrives in coastal and dry environments, making it a favourite for screening, hedging, and habitat planting.
Tolerant of poor soils, drought, salt, and wind once established, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for tough conditions where colour and structure are needed.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy

Melaleuca Nesophila works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Is Melaleuca Nesophila Evergreen or Deciduous?

Melaleuca Nesophila is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–5 m

Mature Width: 2 – 4 m

Melaleuca Nesophila is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Growth Rate of Melaleuca Nesophila

Melaleuca Nesophila is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Melaleuca Nesophila

Is Melaleuca Nesophila frost tolerant?

Melaleuca Nesophila is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Melaleuca Nesophila Flower?

Melaleuca nesophila produces abundant, rounded, mauve-purple pom-pom flowers from late spring through summer. These fluffy, spherical blooms sit prominently at the ends of branches, creating a vibrant, eye-catching display that contrasts beautifully with the fine grey-green foliage.

Does Melaleuca Nesophila flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Purple

Is Melaleuca Nesophila an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Melaleuca Nesophila is Native to Native to coastal Western Australia, particularly near Esperance and the south coast.

What is the Wildlife Value of Melaleuca Nesophila ?

Its nectar-rich pom-pom flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects in large numbers. The dense branching and evergreen foliage provide reliable shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the textured bark supports microfauna — making it highly valuable for enhancing biodiversity in coastal, native and low-maintenance gardens.

How much Sunlight does Melaleuca Nesophila need?

Melaleuca Nesophila will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

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Is Melaleuca Nesophila Drought Tolerant?

Is Melaleuca Nesophila Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Melaleuca nesophila develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to coastal, windy and dry conditions, it maintains strong evergreen growth with only occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods.

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How To Plant Your Melaleuca Nesophila

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 Nesophila

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

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

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

Melaleuca Nesophila is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Melaleuca Nesophila

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: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

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 Nesophila in Different Soil

Melaleuca Nesophila 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.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.