tree, shrub

Melaleuca linariifolia | Flaxleaf Paperbark

Flaxleaf Paperbark begins as a willowy juvenile (young) tree that may require staking. With time it takes on a sturdy, umbrellalike form. Most obvious feature is the interesting white bark on the trunk that peels in flakes. Small, delicate white flowers cover the tree in summer. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 20F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 30 feet high

Width: 20 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: white

Flower Season: summer