Melaleuca ericifolia ‘Swamp Paperbark’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin: Tas, Vic, NSW. Tasmanian provenance.
Large bushy shrub 3.0-4.0m height. Width 2.0-3.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate very fast. Use for shelter, screen, hedge and specimen. Any soils – very wet to very dry. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Very drought tolerant. Very wind firm. Pure white flowers in Spring and Summer. Prune as required.
Features: Bird attracting. Good bird nesting shrub. One of the hardiest native shrubs. Suits coastal conditions.
Feature Codes: ABDIbcTU
Seeds per gram: 10000+
Description
| Form: |
Large bushy shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0 – 4.0m |
| Width (typical): |
2.0-3.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast |
| Uses: |
Shelter, screen, hedge & specimen |
| Soil type: |
Any soils (very wet to very dry) |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought tolerant |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
First or second row planting |
| Flowering time: |
Spring & summer (pure white) |
| Pruning: |
As required (will take heaps) |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (nectar feeders) |
|
Good bird nesting shrub. |
|
One of the hardiest native shrubs. |
|
Suits coastal situations. |
