Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer)

• Feature Tree
• Screening or Privacy
• Street Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Windbreak

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 6m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 – 4 metres

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm (moderate) per year.

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm (moderate) per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) frost tolerant?

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) 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 linariifolia produces masses of bright white, fluffy bottlebrush-style blooms from late spring into early summer. The flowers cluster densely along the stems, creating a spectacular “snowfall” effect that completely transforms the tree during its peak display.

Does Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Queensland, where it grows naturally in swampy areas, creek lines, and moist soils.

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Snow in Summer develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally resilient, it performs strongly in hot, dry, windy and coastal environments and maintains healthy evergreen growth with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Melaleuca linariifolia performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It adapts well to coastal and poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged sites unless improved with coarse sand and organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, infrequent watering as it matures to support drought resilience, dense canopy formation and abundant seasonal flowering.

Is Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow in Summer) Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Snow in Summer develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally resilient, it performs strongly in hot, dry, windy and coastal environments and maintains healthy evergreen growth with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.