Melaleuca quinquenervia |
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Cajeput or Paperbark or Punk Tree |
This evergreen tree will grow 20'-40' tall and 15'-25' wide. It has distinct brownish white spongy bark that peels off in sheets. It produces yellowish white flowers that bloom in spring and fall. It works well as a street tree or in lawns.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Tan, White
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.