Botanical name | Melaleuca linariifolia |
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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 | |
Categories | |
Flowers | This tree carries spikes of fluffy white flowers. |
Common name(s) | Flax-leaf paperbark |
Origin | |
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. |
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.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: mel-ah-LEW-cah
Melaleuca linariifolia requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree carries spikes of fluffy white flowers.
This tree has long, narrow and oval leaves.
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