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Melaleuca salicina

Willow Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae

Description:

A striking tree with papery white bark and grey-green foliage, highlighted by pink new growth. Creamy bottlebrush flowers up to 8 cm long appear in summer, attracting birds, bees, bats, and possums. Hardy when watered, it makes an excellent feature, screening, or ornamental tree.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds, bees, possums, and bats

  • Excellent for streets, gardens, and landscaping

Natural Habitat:

Fresh Water Wetland, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 15m

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Moist

Flower Colour:

Cream, White

Melaleuca salicina - Willow Bottlebrush

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