Melaleuca - White

Also known as ‘Cajeput Tree or Paperbark Tree’ this evergreen has upright growth to 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide. Thick, spongy, light brown to whitish bark peels off in sheets. Has stiff, narrowly oval 2-4 inch leaves that are shiny pale green and covered with silky hairs when young.

Yellowish-white flowers bloom in 2-3 inch spikes in summer and fall.

Moderate to regular water (dislikes drought) and full sun.