scented paperbark

How to Grow and Care for scented paperbark

scented paperbark · Melaleuca squarrosa
Also known as: Australian swamp tea tree; Tasmanian swamp tea tree

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould, in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately while in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position with the shelter of a warm wall

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Planting and Growing scented paperbark

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, withstand brief dry spells once root system matures
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight native shrub fertilizer once per month in spring growing window
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Care Tips

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould, in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately while in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position with the shelter of a warm wall

How to Water scented paperbark?

Moderate watering, withstand brief dry spells once root system matures

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for scented paperbark?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for scented paperbark?

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What Soil Is Best for scented paperbark?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for scented paperbark?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize scented paperbark?

Light native shrub fertilizer once per month in spring growing window

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How to Prune scented paperbark?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate scented paperbark?

Propagate by sowing seed in spring, or root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer

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How to Transplant scented paperbark?

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How to Care for scented paperbark in Winter?

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How to Plant scented paperbark?

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added leaf mould, in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately while in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position with the shelter of a warm wall

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How to Repot scented paperbark?

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How to Harvest scented paperbark?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects

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The Toxicity of scented paperbark

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Attributes of scented paperbark

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Melaleuca squarrosa
Genus
Melaleuca
Family
Myrtaceae
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