Detail
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Melaleuca preissiana
Stout Paperbark
Notes

Medium to large shrub from Western Australia. Can grow larger depending on the growing conditions but generally smaller in cultivation. Displays of white bottlebrush like flowers in summer and early autumn. Does need extra water during dry periods.

  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Melaleuca preissiana
  • Common Name Stout Paperbark
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Screen, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)