| Botanical name | Melaleuca bracteata 'Johannesburg Gold' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Golden melaleuca |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Has fern-like foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for contrast planting. The fern-like foliage can be cut for flower arranging. Established plants will tolerate drought and wind near the coast. |
| Planting instructions | Planting: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Dig a hole 60cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of the topsoil with one third compost in the bottom of the hole, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix well. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Uses | Folige can be cut for flower arranging. |
| Recommended varieties | ‘Golden Gem’ has fine, lemon-yellow leaves. Low growing and compact (1m x 1m), it makes a great rock-garden plant and does not need pruning. |
Melaleuca bracteata 'Johannesburg Gold' (Golden melaleuca)
- Botanical name: Melaleuca bracteata 'Johannesburg Gold'
- Common name(s): Golden melaleuca
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A popular large shrub or small tree, widely grown for its magnificent golden to yellow foliage. Upright growing with a narrow crown, and a single stem with fissured brown bark. Flowers are insignificant. It is fast growing. Excellent for contrast planting, it has fern-like foliage that can be cut for flower arranging. The smaller M. bracteata ‘Golden Gem’ (1 x 1m) is a low-growing shrub with fine lemonyellow leaves. It is a good rock-garden plant and does not need pruning.
Family: Myrtaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: me-luh-LOO-kuh
Melaleuca bracteata 'Johannesburg Gold' requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Prohibited Use Notice: No Data Scraping Allowed Except for Search Engine Indexing:
The content provided on PlantInfo.co.za is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized extraction, reproduction, or use of the data, including scraping, for any purpose other than search engine indexing is strictly prohibited. Violations of these terms may result in legal action. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these conditions and acknowledge the legal restrictions on the use of our content.
Has fern-like foliage.
Related plants
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Aloes and Succulents
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
