Melaleuca Nodosa (Prickly-Leaved Paperbark)

Melaleuca nodosa, commonly known as Prickly-Leaved Paperbark, is a hardy Australian native shrub or small tree admired for its fine, narrow foliage and distinctive clusters of creamy-yellow flowers. Its dense, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for native gardens, informal screening, hedging and wildlife-friendly landscaping.

During spring and summer, masses of small, rounded, bottlebrush-like flower clusters appear along the branches, attracting bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds. This resilient evergreen thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates drought, coastal exposure and a range of soil conditions once established.