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Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops' · Myrtaceae

A compact form of the popular paperbark with striking burgundy new growth maturing to green, and fluffy white summer flowers. Hardy and adaptable for hedges, screens and feature planting.

At a glance

Habit: Shrub
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Clay Soil, Loam, Well-Drained
Climate: Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 2 m H × 1.5 m W
Foliage: Evergreen, Purple / Burgundy Foliage
Flowering: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Hedging & Screening
Feature / Specimen
Bird-Attracting
Windbreak
Coastal / Salt-Tolerant
Water-Wise
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic