Waterwise Plant Details
Swamp Paperbark
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Genus: Melaleuca
- Species: rhaphiophylla
A very common tree of swamp areas in the south west of WA but just as much at home in the garden with its white paperbark trunk and small, green leaf canopy. Produces white flowers from late winter to late spring. Can be pruned to shape when young. Will tolerate salt.
Pronunciation: Mel-a-lew-ka