Melaleuca linariifolia

Family: Myrtaceae

Common names: BOTTLEBRUSH, HONEY MYRTLE, PAPERBARK

Native to: Eastern Australia, Northern Australia

Plant

Types: shrub, tree

Form: erect

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 32.8 feet

Max width: 20 feet

Flower

white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: hummingbird, specific butterfly species

Plant part consumed by birds: nectar

Plant features: evergreen

Exposure: light shade

Landscape uses: hedge or edging, screen

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F

Water: drought tolerant

Butterflies that feed on this plant