Small Leaf Paperbark - Melaleuca gibbosa seeds

This Small Leaf Paperbark, Melaleuca gibbosa, hails from Tas, SA, Vic and is known for its dense rounded shrub form, growing 1.0-1.2m tall and 1.5-2.0m wide.

Its growth rate is very fast, and it is an evergreen that can be used for shelter, screening, hedges, and as a specimen plant.

It can thrive in both wet and dry soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.

This plant is highly adaptable, with high tolerance for frost and drought, as well as wet conditions.

Additionally, it is resilient against wind. With purple flowers blooming in the spring and summer, it is recommended to prune as needed and clips exceptionally well for hedge use.

 This variety is also known for attracting birds and butterflies, and is prized for its compact, bun-shaped form.