broad-leaved tea tree, cajeput tree, paperbark, punk tree, river tea tree, weeping tea tree, white tree
Botanical Details
Family
Myrtaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Commonly known as 'tea-tree', this is a genus of nearly 300 species of paper barks, honey myrtles or tea trees, endemic to Australia where they can be found near streams and swamps. These small trees have white, papery bark and soft, smooth oily leaves. Flowers are white and brush-like