Melaleuca lanceloata | Moonah

Rottnest Island Tea Tree, Moonah or Black Paperbark is a distinctive evergreen tree or large shrub native to coastal WA. It forms a dense, bushy canopy with narrow, aromatic lance-shaped leaves & features flaky, papery bark that peels in layers. In spring, it produces abundant clusters of white bottlebrush-like flowers that attract bees and nectar-feeding birds.

  • Mature Size: 5mH x 4mW

    Conditions: Full & Part Sun. Drought tolerant. Suits all soil types.

    Tolerance: Tolerant of Akaline/ Lime soils, Salt, Moisture, Shade, Clay soils

    Flowers: White bottlebrush-like

    Flowering Season: Spring

    Growth Rate: Slow

    Wildlife: Butterflies, Bees, Bird Attracting (Honey Eaters, Insect Eaters), Possum Friendly, Habitat for Invertebrates, Reptiles, Frogs & Mammals

  • 30L -$175 inc GST each (in production)

    90L -$350 inc GST each (in production)

  • Local delivery to Peel Region $60 / trailer. Large orders to be quoted prior to delivery.

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Uses:

Easy to grow, small waterwise tree with showy white flowers. Perfect for small gardens, coastal landscapes, windbreaks, and screening. A resilient & attractive choice for both suburban gardens & habitat restoration.

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