Melaleuca cajuputi (Cajuput Paperbark)
Common medium to large NT paperbark found in heavy clay soils including regularly inundated coastal areas. Grey, brown or whitish papery bark, silky new foliage and white, cream or green-yellow dense flower spikes. Wide indigenous and medicinal uses. Leaves used for antibacterial/anti-inflammatory ‘Cajuput oil’. Excellent shade, shelter and estuarine habitat tree, able to tolerate brackish and acid sulphate soils. Can grow larger but commonly 10-20M
Screening, Accent & Filler
Bird & Butterfly Attracting
Cyclone Resistant
Fragrant Flowers
Shade Tree
Moderate Water
Tree