Melaleuca Species, Broadleaf Paperbark
Melaleucaviridiflora

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
Species: viridiflora (vir-id-uh-FLOR-uh)

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Pale Green
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry