Melaleuca linariifolia
Flaxleaf Paperbark
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'
Width 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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.