Melaleuca linariifolia Flax-leaved paper-bark (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Melaleuca linariifolia
Flax-leaved paper-bark
Evergreen shrub
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The Melaleuca linariifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Flax-leaved paper-bark. Some home gardeners know the variety as Metrosideros hyssopifolia.

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Latin Name:  Melaleuca linariifolia
Common Name:  Flax-leaved paper-bark
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet and swampy places near the coast, also on the coastal plateaux, often on shale[152].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a fertile, well-drained moisture retentive lime-free soil in full sun[182]. Prefers a soil that does not contain much nitrogen[188]. Not very hardy in Britain, though it should succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country. Plants tolerate temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157] but this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and longer, colder and wetter winters. Plants can be difficult to establish[167]. The flowers are fragrant[245]. Seed takes about 12 months to develop on the plant, the woody seed capsules persist for 3 or more years[200]. Any pruning is best done after the plants have flowered with the intention of maintaining a compact habit[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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