Scientific Name: Melaleuca linariifolia Common Name: Flaxleaf

Scientific Name: Melaleuca linariifolia
Common Name: Flaxleaf Paperbark
Size: 20-30’ tall x 20-25’ wide
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Leaves / Flowers: Stiff bright green or bluish green leaves.
Small white flowers in summer.
Exposure: Full sun
Water: Little water
Origin: Australia
Sunset Zones: 9, 13-24
Maintenance: Low. Prune to show off trunk bark.
Comments: Very drought tolerant tree with exfoliating
white bark. Oil derived from its leaves and twigs is used
medicinally for several types of bacterial and fungal
infections.
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