Botanical Name
Melaleuca lanceolata
Common Name
Moonah
Description
Large shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded habit, rough fissured bark and narrow, pointed leaves. Produces dense spikes of white to cream flowers, mainly in summer, followed by small woody capsules that may persist along the branches. Responds well to pruning and can be maintained as a dense shrub. Suited to full sun and well-drained soils, including sandy or shallow soils, and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
5-7 m × 3-5 m
Habitat
Habitat: Occurs across southern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia to Western Australia, in coastal scrub, dunes and cliffs, creek margins and mallee communities, commonly on sandy, often calcareous or shallow soils.
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