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Melaleuca linariifolia

Flaxleaf Paperbark

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Frommer

 

Description

This medium-sized tree will grow 15-20' tall and produces wonderful white blooms. It will do best in full shade to full sun and needs moist soil.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.