Description
The tree has a long flexible trunk with irregular ascending branches.
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as broad-leaved paperbark, the paperbark tea tree, punk tree or niaouli, is a small- to medium-sized tree of the allspice family, Myrtaceae.
The tree has a long flexible trunk with irregular ascending branches, covered with a pale thick, lamellated bark it is soft and spongy and from time to time throws off its outer layer in flakes; leaves entire, linear, lanceolate, ash color, alternate on short foot-stalks. White stalkless flowers occur on long spikes, reminiscent of bottle-brush.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Cajuput Tree, Fine leaf melaleuca, Punk tree, Swamp tea tree, White tea tree, Whitewood, Shitanshu |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 25 to 40 feet |
| Flower Colour | Creamy white |
| Bloom Time | June to October |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Melaleuca quinquenervia care
Native to USDA Zones 9-11 where it thrives in moist wetland areas. Grows well in lowland areas, swamps, along river banks and in locations with standing water, but also tolerates drier upland soils. Best in full sun. Seed is disbursed by wind and water.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Moist wetland |
| Temperature | 16 to 30 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Melaleuca quinquenervia special feature
Not recommended for planting in areas where it is likely to be invasive.
Melaleuca quinquenervia uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose