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Beautiful tree with attractive papery bark for wet locations. Bird attracting. Ornamental, screen or hedge tree. Bird attracting.

Height 8m. Branch spread 4m.

Scientific Name

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Flowers

Yes

Screen

Yes

Conditions

Will tolerate almost any soil type, no matter how poor, sandy or waterlogged - however prefers well drained loam with some added humus.

Colour of Flowers

Cream

Flowering Period

February - May