Melaleuca squarrosa|Scented Paperbark

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Upright, open to compact shrub, rarely a small tree to 10m. Papery to corky bark, rough on older stems.

Size (W x H)

1-2m x 2-5m

Leaves

Leaves paired, each pair at right angles to next, egg-shaped, pointed tip, 5-7 veins, dotted with glands below, 5-12mm x 3-7mm.

Flowers

Terminal spike of perfumed flowers to 5cm long. Capsules persistent, wrinkled.

Flower colour

Pale yellow

Flower time

September to February

Growing conditions

Moist to wet swampy soils. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.

Commonly used for

An attractive shrub with wafting perfume. Requires summer moisture to achieve full size. Pruning beneficial.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory