Melaleuca linariifolia (Flax-leaf paperbark)

Botanical name: Melaleuca linariifolia
Common name(s): Flax-leaf paperbark
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

A well-shaped small, spreading tree with papery, white, bark. Its spikes of flowers are fluffy white and its leaves are long, narrow and oval. This tree is strongly recommended for small gardens.

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Synonym: –

Botanical Pronunciation: mel-ah-LEW-cah

Melaleuca linariifolia requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Melaleuca linariifolia
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	7 m * 3 m
Categories	Trees
Flowers	This tree carries spikes of fluffy white flowers.
Common name(s)	Flax-leaf paperbark
Origin	Australia.
Foliage	This tree has long, narrow and oval leaves.
Uses in landscape design	Melaleuca linariifolia is strongly recommended for small gardens.
Bark	This tree bears papery, white, bark.

This tree carries spikes of fluffy white flowers.

This tree has long, narrow and oval leaves.

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Melaleuca linariifolia (Flax-leaf paperbark)