Coastal Paperbark
Tree to 25 Metres
Description:
Attractive tree with distinctive papery bark, creamy white (sometimes red) flowers to 8cm long in Spring & Winter.
Flowers attract birds, bats, bees & butterflies.
Indigenous used young leaves for headache & cold relief.
Excellent tree for wetter areas, shade tree.
Natural Habitat: Freshwater Wetlands
Aspect: Full Sun / Filtered Sun
Soil/Conditions: Adaptable / Moist / Sandy
Special Features:
- Attracts Birds & Possums
- Good Street Tree
- Koala Medicinal Trees (Queensland Koala Crusaders)
- Attracts bees (Wheen Bee Foundation)
Garden Styles:
- Gardening for Biodiversity
- Birds and Butterflies
- Native Coastal