Melaleuca viridiflora var. rubiflora
RED BROAD LEAF PAPERBARK
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity
8m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk.

 
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Melaleuca viridiflora var. rubiflora
RED BROAD LEAF PAPERBARK
Myrtaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity
8m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early autumn to late winter

Leaves: aromatic; mid green

Bark & Stems: papery bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: shade tree, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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