FAQ's
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- Do melaleuca trees use up more water than other trees?
- Does melaleuca cause allergies?
- Will melaleuca be eradicated?
- Is it legal to have melaleuca growing on my property?
- Is this the same melaleuca used to make herbal shampoo and tea tree oil?
- Is melaleuca mulch safe to use? Where can I get it?
- Do I need a permit to cut down my melaleuca tree?
- How do I safely dispose of the debris so it doesn’t spread melaleuca?
- Where can I find a professional to take out my trees?
- Where do the biocontrol insects come from?
- Will the biocontrol insects harm me/my family/my pets?
- What is that white fluffy stuff on my trees?
- When I brush against my melaleuca tree I sometimes get yellow stains on my clothes and skin. Why? How do I remove these stains?
- How do I know if biological controls are feeding on my melaleuca trees?
- Will the biocontrol insects kill my melaleuca?
- Will the biocontrol insects eat my other plants?
- How can I get biocontrol agents for my melaleuca?
- Is melaleuca drying up the everglades?
- Why are invasive, exotic plants considered to be nuisances?
Q: Is melaleuca mulch safe to use? Where can I get it?
A: Yes, commercial, bagged melaleuca
mulch has been composted thoroughly to kill viable seeds. It makes a good mulch because
it does not float, it’s long lasting, and it is not attractive to termites. It is also a good
alternative to harvesting native cypress trees. As far as we know, Florimulch is the only
commercially available melaleuca mulch. Sometimes it can be found in home and garden stores,
or you can try contacting the producer directly. You'll find their website on our Links page
(this is not an endorsement, just acknowledgement that this is currently the only source).
Companies that mulch trees, such as tree-trimming companies, might be able to provide bulk
melaleuca mulch, although the fineness of the mulch may vary. And be careful, it could contain
viable seeds if it has not been properly composted.
