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Amomyrtus meli

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Amomyrtus
Family: Myrtaceae
Common Names: meli

About this plant

An evergreen tree or erect shrub reaching about 4m (13ft) in cultivation (20m or 65ft in the wild), with smooth, whitish or light reddish-brown bark. It has stiff, leathery, dark green ovate leaves that are strongly aromatic. Bears cream-coloured flowers profusely in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamClay

AlkalineAcid

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, consistently moist but well drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Protect from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by sowing pre-soaked seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with gentle bottom heat in late summer.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years