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Melaleuca ericifolia

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca · Myrtaceae

Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca ericifolia) is a locally indigenous tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 6 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting bark. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Melaleuca
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Swamp Paperbark
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Melaleuca ericifolia belongs to the Melaleuca genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Salt + Wind
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
8 m H × 6 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Melaleuca ericifolia verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) Kevin Sparrow, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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