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Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Gold'
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | Melaleuca 'Revolution Gold' |
| Common Name: | Golden Tea Tree |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m), Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Conical |
| Maximum Height | 1.5 m to 6 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 1.5 m to 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia (cultivar) |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Small tree, up to 6m height. Also grown as shrub, 1.5m height. Leaves golden yellow-green, fine-textured, scented when crushed.Can be used as feature plant in gardens and parks. Australian cultivar. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers, Foliage) (Time Independent) |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Focal Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Roadsides |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Potential Problems | May suffer from die-back. |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Typical Foliar Area | Microphyll ( 2.25cm2 - 20.25 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Size - Remarks | Small, powderpuff |
| Flowering Period | Rarely |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 1725 |
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| Species ID | 3018 |
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