Melaleuca squarrosa

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Melaleuca squarrosa, Scented Paperbark, Melaleuca squarrosa Scented Paperbark, Scented Paperbark Tree

Melaleuca squarrosa, commonly known as Scented Paperbark, is a hardy shrub is grown for its pretty flowers and distinct foliage. It has small and dense, sharply pointed leaves carried on arching branches. During spring and summer, it produces masses of fragrant, cream-coloured flowers which are bottlebrush like in appearance. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Melaleuca squarrosa is commonly included in mixed plantings, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for other plants, or planted for screening and shelter.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Melaleuca squarrosa, Scented Paperbark, Melaleuca squarrosa Scented Paperbark, Scented Paperbark Tree

Melaleuca squarrosa Details

Melaleuca squarrosa, commonly known as Scented Paperbark, is a hardy shrub is grown for its pretty flowers and distinct foliage. It has small and dense, sharply pointed leaves carried on arching branches. During spring and summer, it produces masses of fragrant, cream-coloured flowers which are bottlebrush like in appearance. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when planted on a well-drained site in full sun. It is tolerant of wet, swampy conditions, coastal environments, frosts, and dry periods. Melaleuca squarrosa is commonly included in mixed plantings, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for other plants, or planted for screening and shelter.