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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 20-30 feet |
| Width: 10-20 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Melaleuca linariifolia (Flax Leaf Paperbark) - This is a quick-growing, dense small tree or shrub to 30 feet tall by 20 feet wide. It has smooth and soft, dark green leaves to 1 1/2 inch long. In its juvenile stage the branches are willowy in appearance; at maturity the crown becomes umbrella-like. The white bark is soft, spongy and peels in strips. Small, white bottle-brush-type flowers appear in summer. It is hardy down to 20 degrees F.
The information displayed on this page about Melaleuca linariifolia is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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