The bracelet honey-myrtle is a fast-growing, relatively small evergreen tree or shrub that is used as a screen or a living fence. This plant is native to South Australia and provides excellent bird habitat. Its leaves are also a favorite diet of the sawfly. This shrub is considered a major environmental weed in Victoria.
Hardiness Zones
9 to 11
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Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
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5-10 feet
The optimal period for relocating bracelet honey-myrtle is from late spring to early summer, a time when mild temperatures support root establishment. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and while not essential, consider trimming to encourage vigor post-transplant.
Native to Australia, this hardy shrub or small tree is notable for its dense foliage and fragrant white flowers. For bracelet honey-myrtle, judicious pruning is essential to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth. Key techniques include thinning out crowded branches and cutting back leggy growth to promote denser foliage. The best time to prune bracelet honey-myrtle is early spring, after the risk of frost but before new growth starts. Pruning helps in controlling size, promoting aeration, and reducing disease risk.
An ideal approach for propagating bracelet honey-myrtle is through cutting, which involves taking a healthy, semi-hardwood section from the parent plant. Select a stem with healthy leaves and several nodes, then trim below a node creating a cutting approximately 10-15 centimeters long. Strip the lower leaves and dip the cut end into rooting hormone to encourage root growth. Plant the cutting in a moist, well-draining medium and provide warmth and humidity. Ensure consistent moisture while avoiding waterlogging to foster successful root establishment.
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Bracelet honey-myrtle
Melaleuca armillaris
The bracelet honey-myrtle is a fast-growing, relatively small evergreen tree or shrub that is used as a screen or a living fence. This plant is native to South Australia and provides excellent bird habitat. Its leaves are also a favorite diet of the sawfly. This shrub is considered a major environmental weed in Victoria.
Hardiness Zones
9 to 11
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Shrub
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
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