Melaleuca leucadendra Fine Leaf - Weeping Paperbark
- Mature size: 5-10m+ tall x 2-4m wide.
- Recommended spacing: 5m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun to part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate-Fast.
Uses
Feature tree, windbreak, avenue planting, native garden, coastal gardens, shade tree, large gardens, street tree, erosion control, habitat planting.
Noteworthy
Australian native evergreen tree, provides excellent habitat and nectar for birds, bees and other pollinators. Fast growing and highly adaptable to Australian conditions.
Tolerant
Drought once established, humidity, coastal conditions, seasonal wet soils, pruning, wind and light frost. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth Form
Tall evergreen tree with a soft weeping habit and dense canopy of fine narrow green foliage. Develops striking layered white papery bark along the trunk and branches, creating year-round visual interest.
What is Melaleuca leucadendra Fine Leaf?
Melaleuca leucadendra ‘Fine Leaf’, commonly known as Weeping Paperbark, is celebrated for its delicate foliage and elegant growth habit. This tree exhibits a graceful weeping habit with fine leaves and a striking trunk. It's adaptability makes it ideal as a focal point in large gardens or as a native habitat builder.
How to Care for Melaleuca leucadendra Fine Leaf
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position in well-drained or seasonally moist soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally once mature. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly if shaping is required or to encourage denser growth when used as a screen or windbreak. Fertilise lightly during spring if desired to support healthy foliage growth.
