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Flax-leaved Paperbark

Melaleuca linariifolia, Myrtaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spiny-head Mat-rushLomandra longifolia
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Weeping GrassMicrolaena stipoides var. stipoides

Melaleuca essential oils and terpenes can inhibit grass germination and establishment in understory

Uses

Functions

Essential Oil ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion ControlWindbreak

Edible Parts

Flower Nectar

Medicinal Uses

Essential Oil AntisepticLeaves Respiratory

Common Questions

What zones does Flax-leaved Paperbark grow in?

Flax-leaved Paperbark grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Flax-leaved Paperbark?

Good companions for Flax-leaved Paperbark include Spiny-head Mat-rush.

Design guilds with Flax-leaved Paperbark and see companion relationships visually.

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