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Weeping Paperbark (Melaleuca leucadendra)
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Melaleuca leucadendra

Weeping Paperbark

Melaleuca · Myrtaceae

Weeping Paperbark (Melaleuca leucadendra) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 18 m high and 10 m spread, with a weeping canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting bark. Its recorded local performance is very 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
Weeping Paperbark
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Melaleuca leucadendra 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
Part Shade
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
18 m H × 10 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Melaleuca leucadendra observation photographGBIF · Roland Muench · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Tree planting and selection listsCity of Ryde Council