Melaleuca ericifolia
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Plant name: Swamp paperbark
Plant type: shrubs / bushes / trees
Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS.
Cultural notes: As it names suggests this plant does best in moist areas like wetlands and bogs in full sun.
Maintenance: This species can self seed and tends to colonise an area if not restricted.
Tolerates: Frost tolerant, drought tolerant once established.
Flowering season: Spring and summer.
Flower colour: Produces creamy white flowers, similarly to that of Callistemons.
Foliage colour: Varying green coloured foliage.
Width: Up to 2m
Height: Up to 8m
Plant spacing: 300cm apart
Recommended uses: Useful as a fast growing hedge or screen.
Description: A tall tree that’s dense foliage can be used for a screen or hedge while also producing beautiful white flowers.