Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'
Revolution Green Melaleuca
The Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green', commonly known as Revolution Green Melaleuca, is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree admired for its vibrant, bright green foliage and fine, feathery texture. This hardy Australian native is ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting, offering year-round colour and structure to gardens and landscapes. Growing up to 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide, it is versatile and easy to maintain, thriving in a variety of conditions.
Specifications
- Height4 to 6 metres
- Width3 to 5 metres
- Native toAustralia
- FoliageBright, fine-textured green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions
Additional Features
- FormDense, upright growth habit with a bushy canopy
- UsesPerfect for hedges, screens, windbreaks, or as a feature plant
- SpacingPlant 2 to 3 metres apart for hedging or as individual specimens
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; trim lightly to maintain shape and density
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; resilient to common garden pests
- Drought ToleranceModerate; tolerates dry conditions once established
- Frost ToleranceHandles light frost; suitable for mild winter climates
- Wildlife AttractionProvides habitat for birds and insects
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage offers year-round colour and interest
- VersatilityComplements native, formal, and contemporary garden styles
The Revolution Green Melaleuca is a hardy and attractive plant, perfect for creating lush screens, colourful hedges, or as a vibrant standalone feature in gardens. Its fast growth and vibrant foliage make it a reliable choice for enhancing landscapes.
Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.