Botanical Name: Melaleuca linariifolia
Common Name: Flaxleaf paperbark Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, single-trunked tre, with ascending and spreading branches forming a loose rounded canopy; outer branches may droop, giving a somewhat weeping appearance; has white papery bark Height 20'-30' (40') Spread 2/4 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil well-draining dry soils Hardiness hardy (zones 13-24); thrives in hot inland locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite or alternate, linear; 3/4"-1-1/2" long, light green, on pale whitish-green branchlets Flowers white, very small (1/4" diameter) in large terminal panicles; a heavy bloomer during summer months Fruit a tiny (1/8" diameter) capsule Propagation: seed Usage: an accent tree for its loose open form, picturesque branch structure, white papery bark, and mass of flowers in summer; used as a street tree, patios, hillsides; avoid lawn watering Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; keep on dry side Fertilizing little is required Pruning head high when young and develop the scaffold branches Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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