Melaleuca nesophila 'Little Nessie' (Western tea myrtle 'Little Nessie')

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with midday shade. Tolerates salt spray and drought. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light, shaded from hot sun. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense

Native to

Australia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic