Melaleuca stypheliodes |
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Black Tea Tree, Prickly Paperbark |
Description
Black Tea Tree is an evergreen shrub or tree with narrow, sometimes needle-like, leaves and clustered flowers with prominent stamens. Interesting contorted branches and bark that peels in thick, papery layers.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Tan, White
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.