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Melaleuca styphelioides
Prickly Paperbark
Information by: Photographer: Greg Applegate/Dave Ryden
Description
Black Tea Tree is an evergreen shrub or tree with narrow, sometimes needlelike, leaves and clustered flowers with prominent stamens. Interesting contorted branches and bark that peels in thick, papery layers.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Tan, White
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.