May 20
49. Melaleuca quinquenervia — Cajeput Tree
Family: Myrtaceae
Type: Evergreen tree
Avg. Height: 25'–40'
Avg. Width: 15'–25'
Leaf:
Gray-green
Narrow
Lance shaped
Alternate
2"–3"
Fragrant
Flower:
Cream colored
Brush-like clusters
On the end of stems
2"–3"
Fragrant
Blooms in spring and fall
Fruit:
Woody pods attached to branches
Remain attached for several years
Bark:
Tan and white
Peeling layers
Soft and spongy texture like a foam sheet
Wildlife:
Bees
Birds
Plant Factor: M
Irrigation Group: 1
Pests & Diseases:
Phytophthora
Root rot
Misc. Notes:
The bark can be peeled off in layers