{"product_id":"melaleuca-lanceolata-moonah-rottnest-island-tea-tree-black-paperbark","title":"Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah \/ Rottnest Island Tea Tree \/ Black Paperbark)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMelaleuca lanceolata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Moonah \/ Rottnest Island Tea Tree \/ Black Paperbark)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eMelaleuca lanceolata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dense shrub to small tree with a strong coastal identity in south-west Western Australia. Along\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGeographe Bay and the northern Cape Naturaliste coastline, constant wind and salt exposure often shape it into a low, compact, bonsai-like form, with gnarled branching and a tightly held canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eThe foliage is narrow, aromatic, and densely arranged, creating a solid, textured mass that provides excellent shelter and wind buffering. As the plant matures, the bark darkens and becomes layered and fibrous, reinforcing its aged, sculptural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eFlowering is subtle, with pale cream blooms appearing along the stems through the warmer months, supporting insect life without detracting from the plant’s form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eWhile this bonsai-like habit develops naturally in exposed coastal conditions, a similar wind-shaped form can be deliberately replicated through selective pruning in more sheltered sites. This allows the plant’s compact, sculptural character to be maintained or encouraged in garden and landscape settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eExceptionally tough, Moonah tolerates salt spray, strong winds, alkaline and limestone soils, and extended dry periods once established. It performs reliably in coastal, urban, and rural plantings where structure, shelter, and longevity are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eAustralian native species with a strong coastal presence in the Geographe Bay–Cape Naturaliste region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eNaturally forms a compact, bonsai-like habit in exposed conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eWind-shaped form can be replicated through pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003ePropagated from seed to promote genetic diversity, supporting resilience and ecosystem function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eExcellent wind and dust suppression; highly tolerant of coastal exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1983\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1983\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eSupplied as healthy, mature plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cowaramup Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":46180727849132,"sku":"MEL-LAN-STD","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/6247\/7228\/files\/ChatGPTImageApr27_2026_03_08_35PM.png?v=1777274428","url":"https:\/\/www.cowaramuptreefarm.com.au\/products\/melaleuca-lanceolata-moonah-rottnest-island-tea-tree-black-paperbark","provider":"Cowaramup Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}