Brookvale Public School
 
 Paperbark
 
 
By Zane and Nathan

Common name : Paperbark

Botanical name : Melaleuca quinquinervia

Location found : Dee Why Headland

Common Uncommon : Uncommon

Plant Height : Tree, 3-4 metres

Flower Colour : White/cream

Flower Size : 4-6 centimetres, shaped similar to a bottle brush.

Leaf Size : 2-3 centimetres

Leaf Shape : Long oval shape with big veins.

Other information :

This trees can grow quite large and is commonly found in Queenslands, New South Wales and Northern Territory mostly found in swampy areas.  They are very hardy trees. The most unusual feature is the bark can be pulled off in long, wide strips and has a soft smooth feel, almost like paper.
 

 
The bark can be pealed off like thin paper.