Melaleuca concinna has long leaves with a short stalk and flowers arranged in heads with the base of the flowers surrounded by white bracts.
The leaves are arranged alternately, 3.513 mm (0.10.5 in) long and 1.01.8 mm (0.040.07 in) wide, almost circular in cross section, with a short stalk (less than 1 mm (0.04 in) long) and a sharp pointed end. 
