Paperbark - Plant Native!

Paperbark

Melaleuca styphelioides

Versatile and attractive tough medium tree

FEATURES: A hardy and easy to grow medium sized tree adaptable to a variety of soils and positions. Features attractive papery peeling bark, with pretty creamy-white to pale-yellow bottlebrush flowers during spring to autumn.

CONDITIONS: Best in full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soils including sandy and waterlogged types. Tolerant of frost, drought and seaside conditions.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

  • ideal feature tree
  • excellent for informal screen or hedge
  • perfect for coastal and efficient gardens
  • bird attracting
Plant size

small tree

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Part Shade

Part Shade

Full Shade

Full Shade

Hedging

Hedging

Wet Areas

Wet Areas

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Sandy Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Wind Break

Wind Break

Coastal

Coastal