Melaleuca linariifolia

Common Name: Flax-leaved Paperbark

Height: 10 metres.

Spread: 5 metres.

Habit: Small tree.

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin/Habitat: NSW-QLD.

Foliage: Dark green in colour, narrow, with a smooth edge.

Flowers: White coloured flowers in summer.

Other features for identification: Bark has a papery appearance.

Soil preferences: Fertilise at plant out with 15gm of 18:2.6:10 N.P.K slow release. Prefers moist, well drained or wet soil.

Cultural tolerances: Will grow from tropical to cool temperature zones in most soils. Adaptable to most drainage conditions. Requires full sun. Resistant to frost and pollution; moderately resistant to drought, salt winds, and saline soils. Protect from drying out. Wind tolerance – can be placed in the second line of a windbreak.

Maintenance requirements: Low. Add a 9 month slow release fertiliser in spring.

Uses:    Ornamental , Bird Attracting, Windbreak , Erosion Control &  Coastal

Other: Hardy.

Propagation: By seed