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Melaleuca linariifolia

Flaxleaf Paperbark

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

 

Description

This medium-sized tree will grow 1'-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

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.