Melaleuca quinquener Broad-leaved Paperbark

Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the broad-leaved paperbark, is a hardy Australian native tree with distinctive papery bark and aromatic, grey-green foliage. It produces creamy-white bottlebrush flowers in summer and autumn that attract bees and birds. Reaching heights of 8 to 15 metres, it’s well suited to large gardens, wet areas, or coastal zones.

In Australia, it grows best in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay and poorly drained conditions. It is particularly well suited to tropical and subtropical climates, such as Brisbane, but also adapts to temperate zones like Sydney and Melbourne with adequate moisture.

Once established, Melaleuca quinquenervia is tolerant of drought, flooding, and light frost. Mulching helps retain soil moisture, and formative pruning can shape young trees. It also plays an important role in habitat gardens and water-sensitive landscapes.

Ideal companion plants include Lomandra longifolia, Dianella caerulea, Melaleuca thymifolia, and Callistemon species, which thrive in similar conditions and provide textural and seasonal contrast.

 Broad-leaved Paperbark is available from Online Plants,Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.