Melaleuca leucadendron
Paper Bark Tree
Cajeput TreePlant Facts
Scientific Name | Melaleuca leucadendron |
Principal Common Name | Paper Bark Tree |
Common Name(s) | Cajeput Tree |
Synonym | |
Description | This upright open tree is best known for its thick spongy peeling white bark. |
General Comments | This plant is also sold as M. quinqenervia |
Origin | |
Nativity | Australia |
Height Range | 20 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 15 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 9 : 12 : 13 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Light Green |
Leaf Texture | Shiny : Stiff |
Form | Small Tree |
Flower Color | White : Yellow |
Flower Time | Summer : Fall |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Bark : Color : Drought tolerant : Form |
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