Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree)

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Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 3 – 6 metres

Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm (moderate) per year.

Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm (moderate) per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) frost tolerant?

Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Melaleuca lanceolata produces masses of creamy-white, bottlebrush-style flowers from late spring through summer. These soft, fluffy blooms form along the stems in dense clusters, standing out beautifully against the dark, fine-textured foliage and providing a gentle, airy seasonal display.

Does Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) is Native to Native to southern Australia, including coastal regions of Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils and windswept sites.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beetles, while the dense, twisting canopy offers superb shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The rough bark and branching structure also support insects and microfauna, making Moonah one of the best species for enhancing biodiversity in coastal and native garden designs.

Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Melaleuca lanceolata performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It is highly adaptable to coastal and poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with coarse sand and organic matter to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support its drought resilience, dense canopy and reliable flowering.

Is Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah Tree) Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established the Moonah Tree develops excellent drought tolerance. Exceptionally hardy, it thrives in coastal, dry, windy and salt-exposed conditions and maintains strong evergreen growth with minimal supplementary watering.