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For coastal project palettes, see our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ae\/blogs\/news\/drought-salt-and-frost-tolerant-plants-for-demanding-landscapes\"\u003etolerant planting for demanding landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"melaleuca-leucadendra-broad-leaf","title":"Melaleuca leucadendra 'Broad Leaf' - Broad Leaf Melaleuca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMelaleuca leucadendra ‘Broad Leaf’\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Broad Leaf Melaleuca, is a robust evergreen tree native to Australia, renowned for its striking, papery white bark and broad, glossy green leaves. Growing up to 10–15 meters, it produces fluffy, cream to white bottlebrush-like flowers in spring and summer, creating a beautiful contrast against its foliage. Its dense canopy provides excellent shade, making it an ideal feature tree or windbreak in large landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and adaptable, this tree thrives in wet and coastal areas, offering ornamental beauty and environmental benefits.\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: 6–10 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Northern Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Broad, glossy 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 moist soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to high; thrives in moist or wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in tropical, subtropical, and coastal 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: Fluffy, cream to white bottlebrush-like blooms in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft, papery white bark, adding year-round ornamental interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for feature planting, windbreaks, shade trees, or wetland plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 6–10 meters apart for individual impact or grouped plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires minimal pruning; shape lightly if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally pest-free and resilient with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides habitat for birds and pollinators, supports wetland ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-suited for coastal and saline environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Broad Leaf Melaleuca is a striking and versatile tree, perfect for adding shade, structure, and ecological value to large gardens, wetlands, and coastal 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=\"\/en-ae\/blogs\/archive\/the-drought-salt-and-frost-catalogue-a-tolerance-first-palette\"\u003eRead the tolerance catalogue record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5 to 8.0 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanopy spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5 to 3.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrunk caliper\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70 to 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as advanced, project-grade specimens. 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Native to northern Australia, this hardy tree thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardens, wetlands, or revegetation projects. 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