Golden Bottlebrush (Melaleuca bracteata) - Avenue Tree

• Botanical name: Melaleuca bracteata (golden-leaved form, sold as 'Golden Bottlebrush')
• Placement: Outdoor (ground planting only - large avenue/shade tree, not for pots)
• Care level: Moderate - avoid disturbing the roots once settled
• Light: Full sun - shade causes the golden colour to fade to green
• Temperature: Hardy across a wide range of Indian climates
• Pet safety: This plant's foliage contains natural aromatic oils, as is common in the Melaleuca/tea-tree family - as a general precaution, keep pets from chewing on the leaves in quantity

Golden Bottlebrush is a small, delicate ornamental tree grown for its drooping golden foliage, which matures from bright gold to green over time. Closely related to the true bottlebrush (Callistemon), it has slender weeping branches and tiny creamy, bottlebrush-shaped spring flowers that attract bees.

• Watering: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil are dry; consistent, not excessive, moisture
• Light: Full sun - shade causes the golden colour to fade to green
• Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer 2-3 times a year once established

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