Melaleuca quinquenervia leaning over a coastal tidal creek

(1/2) Melaleuca quinquenervia leaning over a coastal tidal creek

Melaleuca quinquenervia

(2/2) Melaleuca quinquenervia By Geoff Derrin [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)

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Melaleuca - Swamp paperbark

Melaleuca quinquenervia
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This tall paper-bark is a common tree around coastal swamp areas. The white flowers appear in terminal spikes. Flowering is between to February to May, with some flower through winter. Warning This species is susceptible to Myrtle Rust (Puccinia psidiisl)... Read More

$4.90

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We previously had the most to buy in Aug and Oct. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Feb and Mar.

Specifications of Melaleuca - Swamp paperbark

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage, Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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Grumichama - Black

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The tropical equivalent of the cherry. The purplish-black fruit 2cm diameter are produced in clusters. Flesh white, melting and tasty. Mostly used for fresh eating, but also highly prized for jams, jellies and pies.
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Dwarf Lemon - Eureka

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Leichhardt Bean

$21.90 ($4.90-$21.90 choose a size)

Rare native tree with beautiful 30cm sprays of yellow-orange flowers in summer. Drought resistant. Pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, silver eyes and Australian ravens feed on this species. Grows in coastal forests from Northern NSW to North Qld and ranges in height from 4 - 10+ m in height
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Oak - Cork

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Medium sized evergreen oak with attractive and useful bark. The bark is harvested once every 9 - 12 years for use as wine cork, flooring and other products. Native to south western Europe and northwest Africa. Long lived large spreading trees to 20m.Acorns are edible but do contain tannins which can affect flavour, but less bitter than other oak species. Acorns is best eaten boiled to leach these and improve flavour. Can then be dried and ground for use in cooking.

Yacon - Apple of the Earth

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Also known as the 'Earth Apple' this is one of the ancient crops of the Inca's. This relative of the sunflower is popular to the people of Columbia, Ecuador and Argentina. The plant produces large tubers similar in appearance to sweet potatoes, but they have a much sweeter taste and crunchy flesh. The tubers can be eaten raw as a refreshing treat on their own, finely sliced and mixed into salads,boiled or baked, fried as chips or prepared as a pickle. There is also commercial interest as a flavouring for yoghurt. They are sweet, juicy and almost calorie free. The main stem can also be used like celery. The texture and flavour have been described as a cross between a fresh apple and watermelon. The plants are vigorous, herbaceous, perennial and extremely hardy tolerating hot summers, drought and poor soils. The foliage of the plant dies back in the winter after flowering at which time the tubers are harvested carefully to avoid damage to the tubers. They tend to continue sweetening if left in a cool dry and dark place for a week or two before consumption. The reddish rhizomes are then replanted for the next season.
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Melaleuca - Swamp paperbark Reviews & Tips

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veggypatchmeg
★★★★★ 14y ago

Kadina, SA, Australia

I make baskets so I am after the seeds for this tree

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