Melaleuca decora (Prickly-Leaved Paperbark) shrub Native to the Mediterranean and

Native to the Mediterranean and subtropical regions

Its beauty and resilience make it a popular choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners

inconspicuous flowers in summer attract pollinators

while occasional deadheading and light pruning maintain its tidy form and encourage prolific blooms

It performs well in full sun to part shade and responds beautifully to pruning

Melaleuca decora (Prickly-Leaved Paperbark) shrub Native to the Mediterranean andMelaleuca decora, commonly known as the Prickly Leaved Paperbark, is a versatile and resilient Australian native shrub or small tree. It features narrow, prickly green leaves and produces fluffy white to cream colored bottlebrush like flowers in spring to summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and nectar feeding birds. This hardy species tolerates a range of soil types, from sandy to clay, and adapts to wet or dry conditions. Its ornamental foliage and