Trees
Melaleuca squarrosa
|
Descriptor |
Upright, open to compact shrub, rarely a small tree to 10m. Papery to corky bark, rough on older stems. Perfumed yellow flowers in a terminal spike. Capsules persistent, wrinkled. An attractive shrub with wafting perfume |
Cultural knowledge |
Paperbark: wrapping for babies, blankets, bandages, roofing, food: nectar |
Ecological role |
Birds: nectar, insects, butterfly attracting, |
Height |
2-5m |
Width |
1-2m |
Sun |
Full sun to semi shade |
Soil type |
Summer moisture to achieve full size |
Flowering time |
September-February |