Melaleuca linariifolia |
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Flaxleaf Paperbark |
Description
This medium-sized tree will grow 20'-30' tall and produces wonderful white bottle brush blooms in summer. It will do best in full sun. It tolerates coastal conditions. Foliage is soft, smooth and dark green. Bark is white, spongy, soft and exfoliates. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
White
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.