Botanical Name
Melaleuca decussata
Common Name
Dwarf Cross-leaf Paperbark
Description
Dwarf Cross-leaf Paperbark is a compact native shrub renowned for its profuse white bottlebrush flowers and distinctive cross-arranged leaves that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This hardy species produces masses of small white cylindrical flower spikes that bloom prolifically in spring and summer, attracting native bees, butterflies, and honeyeating birds while providing excellent nectar sources. The small, narrow leaves are arranged in distinctive cross patterns along the stems, creating attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains dense, compact growth habits. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained to moist soils and full sun to partial shade positions with good drought tolerance. Perfect for hedging, borders, and areas where compact native shrubs with reliable white flowering create structured landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Melaleuca decussata naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained to moist soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate to Mediterranean climates with moderate moisture tolerance.
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