Melaleuca quinquenervia

Swamp Paperbark

Myrtaceae

Description:

Attractive tree with distinctive papery bark. Creamy-white (sometimes red) flower spikes up to 8 cm long appear in spring and winter, attracting birds, bats, bees, and butterflies. Ideal as a shade tree in wetter areas.

Special Features:

Attracts birds, bees, and possums
Excellent street or shade tree

Natural Habitat:

Fresh Water Wetland

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Sandy, Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 25m - Spread 5m

Attracts:

Nectar feeding Bird, Fauna, Bees, Koala

Flower Colour:

White, Cream

Melaleuca quinquenervia - Swamp Paperbark

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