Melaleuca ericifolia
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Family Name:
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Myrtaceae |
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Common Name:
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Swamp Paperbark |
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Size:
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6-12m tall x 4-8m wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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High |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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A native shrub or small tree with small green leaves and papery bark. Masses of white flowers in spring. |
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade in moist, well drained soil. Tolerates frost, coastal conditions and poor, wet soils. |
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Care:
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Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth and fertilise in spring with a native slow release fertiliser. |
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Features:
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• Great for poorly drained sites • Ideal as a screening plant |
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Sizes Grown:
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30cm, 40cm |
