In recent years, with the continuous promotion of the application of new excellent plants in Shanghai, in addition to the familiar cherry blossoms, begonias, safflower ebony, bauhinia bauhinia, peach blossoms, moon season and other flowers, more and more characteristic flowers have also joined in, and Melaleuca, which is known as the "wishing tree on earth", is one of them.
Melaleuca is either lined up in clusters or stands alone
They appear on the roads and green spaces of Shanghai
A landscape in its own right
This blossom "bottle brush" is in use
Bright red flowers welcome everyone back
Zhangheng Road, Pudong New Area (Jinke Road - Bisheng Road)
Zhang Henglu is a member of the big family of 100 flower roads in Pudong New Area, and is currently actively applying for the municipal 100 flower roads. At present, the melaleuca on the barrier is in full bloom, and it is beautiful to contrast with other tree species around it.
Fengxian District Shanghai-Hangzhou Highway Nanting Highway Green Space
The red melaleuca in the green space is full of branches and flames, hidden in the green leaves, beautiful and dazzling, showing a different kind of beauty.
This is how the "bottle brush tree" came about
Melaleuca is a small tree of the myrtle family Melaleuca genus, the flowering period is from May to August, spike-like inflorescence, petals are green, filigree and flower pillars are bright red, the flower pillar is slightly longer than the filament, so the red inflorescence we see is the color of its filaments and flower pillars, and it is this dense filigree and flower pillar that makes the melaleuca spike-like inflorescence like a bright red "bottle brush", and melaleuca is also nicknamed "bottle brush tree".
Tips
Melaleuca prefers warm and humid climates, withstands scorching suns and heat, and does not have strict soil requirements.
Melaleuca tillers have strong germination ability and grow rapidly, and need to reserve enough growth space when planting. In daily maintenance, it is also necessary to ensure the beautiful shape of the tree through pruning, and at the same time, pruning can also promote its multiple flowering. In addition, sufficient nutrients are also an important guarantee for the flourishing of flowers and leaves, and organic fertilizer and post-flowering fertilizer should be arranged in a timely manner in winter.
Source: @Dr. Green