Melaleuca styphelioides

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Melaleuca styphelioides, Prickly Paperbark, Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly Paperbark, Prickly Paperbark Tree

Melaleuca styphelioides, commonly known as the Prickly Paperbark, is a medium-sized tree grown for its pretty flowers and hardy nature. It has dense, almost needle like, dark green foliage and produces showy, cream-coloured, bottle brush-like flowers during spring. This evergreen typically grows to 20 m tall and 8 m wide. Melaleuca styphelioides is commonly grown as a specimen, used for shelter and screening, used in coastal plantings, or planted to attract wildlife.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	20.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Coastal, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Melaleuca styphelioides, Prickly Paperbark, Melaleuca styphelioides Prickly Paperbark, Prickly Paperbark Tree

Melaleuca styphelioides Details

Melaleuca styphelioides, commonly known as the Prickly Paperbark, is a medium-sized tree grown for its pretty flowers and hardy nature. It has dense, almost needle like, dark green foliage and produces showy, cream-coloured, bottle brush-like flowers during spring. This evergreen typically grows to 20 m tall and 8 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal environments, moderate frost, dry periods, and wind. Melaleuca styphelioides is commonly grown as a specimen, used for shelter and screening, used in coastal plantings, or planted to attract wildlife.