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Stout Paperbark - Melaleuca preissiana
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Overview & Specifications
Stout Paperbark - Melaleuca preissiana
Where other trees fail, Melaleuca preissiana holds its ground. A sculptural Australian native built for wet, low-lying, and flood-prone conditions, it delivers year-round structural presence through its distinctive layered paperbark trunk and resilient, spreading canopy.
Why Stout Paperbark
Wet soil performance: One of the few specimen trees genuinely suited to waterlogged, flood-prone, and poorly drained sites.
Sculptural bark: Layered, peeling paperbark provides striking textural contrast across all seasons.
Ecological value: Supports native birds and beneficial insects, strengthening landscape biodiversity.
Broad site tolerance: Adapts across a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions.
Low intervention: Establishes reliably and requires minimal maintenance once in the ground.
Ideal Applications
Drainage corridors and low-lying zones: The definitive choice for sites with seasonal inundation or chronic drainage challenges.
Specimen planting: Delivers immediate structural presence and textural interest as a standalone feature.
Waterway and revegetation projects: Widely specified for riparian restoration and large-scale native planting programs.
Biodiversity landscapes: Integral to ecologically driven projects requiring year-round habitat value.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sand; tolerates waterlogged and seasonally wet conditions; prefers good drainage but highly tolerant of periodic inundation
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two summers until the plant is well established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: South-west Western Australia
Flower Colour: Cream to white
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
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