Melaleuca species (Melaleuca, Broad-leaved Paperbark, Punk Tree, Tree Paperbark)

Botanical name: Melaleuca species
Common name(s): Melaleuca, Broad-leaved Paperbark, Punk Tree, Tree Paperbark
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees

Plant description:

Dense flower clusters, each flower with fine small petals and a tight bundle of stamens; flower colour varies from white to pink, red, pale yellow or greenish. Melaleuca species has opposite, alternate or irregularly arranged foliage. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in acidic, well-drained soil.

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Pronunciation: me-luh-LOO-kuh

Melaleuca species requirements and features

Full Sun

Half Sun

Non Indigenous

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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 species
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials Trees
Flowers	Dense flower clusters, each flower with fine small petals and a tight bundle of stamens; flower colour varies from white to pink, red, pale yellow or greenish.
Common name(s)	Melaleuca, Broad-leaved Paperbark, Punk Tree, Tree Paperbark
Foliage	Melaleuca species has opposite, alternate or irregularly arranged foliage.
Planting instructions	Plant in full sun or partial shade, in acidic, well-drained soil.
Soil conditions	Well drained – AcidicWell drained
Uses	Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features:

Dense flower clusters, each flower with fine small petals and a tight bundle of stamens; flower colour varies from white to pink, red, pale yellow or greenish.

Melaleuca species has opposite, alternate or irregularly arranged foliage.

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Melaleuca species (Melaleuca, Broad-leaved Paperbark, Punk Tree, Tree Paperbark)