Family:
Myrtaceae
Melaleuca uncinata
Broombush
Other Names: Mallee Broombush, Yangarra, Dyurr, Youngie Bush, Common Tea-tree, Broom Honey-myrtle.
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Many-stemmed, erect shrub to 3 m high. Dark green leaves. Cream flowers (Jul-Dec).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Usually in mallee in deep sandy soils and red earth. Also in Black Box, rocky outcrop, and Callitris mixed woodlands. Prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers 300 to 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed Feb-Apr. Propagate from seed (germinates in 14-40 days) or cuttings of firm young growth (cuttings may be slow to form roots). Available from specialist nurseries. Tolerates acidic to alkaline soils. Hardy to fairly heavy frost and extended dry periods.
VALUES & USES:
Good for windbreaks and screening purposes.