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Melaleuca linariifolia

Snow in Summer

Small to medium round tree 6-10m. Soft, papery bark that peels in thick sheets. The leaves are grey-green, and the canopy is densely covered with honey-scented white-cream flowers

D.Greig, ©Australian National Botanical Gardens
©A. English, 2018

Details

Tree locations and purpose
Front or back garden Yes
Driveway No
Narrow space No
Courtyard No
Screening No
Canopy for shading Yes
Planter box with irrigation No
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Yes
Star rating* star star star star
The star rating is based on a tree’s environmental value, ecological benefits, pest and disease susceptibility, climate change adaptability, life expectancy and amenity value. We recommend you select the right tree for your space, but when you have more than one tree to choose from, select the tree with the highest star rating.

This tree is on Council’s list of recommended species for planting in Merri-bek. 

We recommend you choose the right tree for your space, but when you have more than one tree to choose from, select the tree with the highest star rating.

The Tree Finder tool is one way Council is working to increase tree canopy across Merri-bek


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Images on this page are sourced from and copyright to the Australian Plant Image Index (APII), Australian National Botanic Gardens.