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Paperbark
Melaleuca quinquenervia - This is a medium sized tall tree with leathery leaves that are alternately positioned and have five distinctive longitudinal veins. Thick soft papery bark in cream to brown shades. Its flowers are white bottlebrush like and occur in late Summer to Autumn. The bark was traditionally used for wrapping food for cooking, lining cradles, to stuff pillows and as emergency bandages. Prefers full sun to light shade.
