Botanical Name
Melaleuca lanceolata
Common Name
Moonah
Description
Moonah is a hardy native tree renowned for its white or cream-colored flower spikes and distinctive twisted bark that creates interesting displays in Australian gardens. This resilient species produces white to cream flowers arranged in spikes on branch ends that continue growing after flowering, sometimes also appearing in upper leaf axils, attracting honeyeaters and native bees while providing excellent nectar sources. The rough, dark grey bark on often twisted and bent trunks adds character and wind-sculpted appeal. The linear to narrow elliptic leaves with concave upper surfaces are covered with soft, silky hairs when young, becoming smooth with maturity. Hardy and wind-tolerant once established, it thrives in various soil types and full sun positions with excellent coastal and drought tolerance. Perfect for windbreaks, coastal gardens, and areas where hardy native trees with distinctive form create resilient landscape displays.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 10 meters, Spread: 6-8 meters
Melaleuca lanceolata occurs across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland in mallee or open woodland, thriving in various soil types with excellent adaptability and full sun exposure across diverse climates.
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