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Melaleuca stypheliodes

Black Tea Tree, Prickly Paperbark

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Dave Ryden

 

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.

 

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

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