| Botanical name | Melaleuca quinquenervia |
|---|---|
| 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.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April December The yellowish-white flowers appear during summer and autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Cajeput tree |
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| Drought tolerance | It does well in areas with either too much or little water. |
| Bark | The trunk is very attractive, with the bark peeling off in whitish sheets. |
Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cajeput tree)
- Botanical name: Melaleuca quinquenervia
- Common name(s): Cajeput tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
An upright tree with pendulous branches. It does well in areas with either too much or little water. The trunk is very attractive, with the bark peeling off in whitish sheets. The yellowish-white flowers appear during summer and autumn.
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Botanical Pronunciation: mel-ah-LOO-kah quin-quen-ERV-ee-ah
Melaleuca quinquenervia requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April December The yellowish-white flowers appear during summer and autumn. 
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