Melaleuca sieberi

Small-leaved Paperbark

Myrtaceae

Description:

A bushy, evergreen tree with distinctive papery bark. Produces fluffy spikes of white flowers in spring, covering the foliage. Leaves are aromatic when crushed, and woody cylindrical fruits follow.

Special Features:

Profuse flowering that can cover the foliage
Can be trimmed into a hedge
Excellent screening plant

Natural Habitat:

Wallum Woodlands, Fresh Water Wetland

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub or tree to 10m - Spread 3m

Attracts:

Nectar feeding Bird, Butterflies

Flower Colour:

White

Melaleuca sieberi - Small-leaved Paperbark

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.10, 12.3.2, 12.3.11, 12.9-10.10

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Melaleuca+sieberi&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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