{"product_id":"melaleuca-quinquenervia-white-paperbark","title":"Melaleuca quinquenervia - White Paperbark Melaleuca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMelaleuca quinquenervia\u003c\/strong\u003e, or White Paperbark Melaleuca, is a striking evergreen tree known for its peeling, papery white bark and fluffy, cream-colored flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Growing up to 15 meters, this hardy native tree features fine, grey-green foliage and a dense canopy, making it ideal for shade, windbreaks, or wetland revegetation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, grey-green leaves; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained to waterlogged soils; thrives in sandy, loamy, and clay types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; tolerates waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream-colored, fluffy bottlebrush-like blooms in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive white, peeling bark adds year-round texture and interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright growth with a dense, spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for shade trees, windbreaks, wetland planting, and ornamental landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5–10 meters apart for individual impact or group planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires minimal pruning; prune lightly to shape if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resilient to pests and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High; suitable for waterwise gardens once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage, textured bark, and seasonal blooms add year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements native, coastal, and wetland garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Paperbark Melaleuca is a resilient and visually striking tree, offering ecological benefits and ornamental appeal. Its adaptability and unique bark make it a standout feature in gardens and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"orn-pedigree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/blogs\/archive\/the-drought-salt-and-frost-catalogue-a-tolerance-first-palette\"\u003eRead the tolerance catalogue record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282378551492,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_m_335554333.jpg?v=1736113000","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/melaleuca-quinquenervia-white-paperbark","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}