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Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca Ericifolia

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Overview

The Swamp Paperbark, Melaleuca ericifolia, thrives in wet conditions, reaching up to 20-30 ft tall. It features narrow leaves and woody capsules, with prolific creamy-yellow flower spikes that bloom in spring or summer. This hardy evergreen is ideal for wetland restoration, possessing a tolerance for both drought and waterlogging. Aesthetic and ecological benefits include habitat provision and erosion control. Perfect for low-maintenance, water-influenced landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — Perfect for low-maintenance, water-influenced landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — This hardy evergreen is ideal for wetland restoration
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — with prolific creamy-yellow flower spikes that bloom in spring or summer
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — shrub for full
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — Aesthetic and ecological benefits include habitat provision and erosion control
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — Its versatility allows it to serve as a striking focal point or as part of a mixed shrubbery border
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — emerge in the spring or early summer
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