Punk tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Punk tree, also known as Paperbark tree, Broadleaf paperbark, Cajeput, Coastal teatree, Paperbark, Tea tree
The Melaleuca tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia), also known as the punk tree, is an invasive species in Florida's Everglades. Originally from Australia, it displaces native plants by spreading rapidly.
Key Facts About Punk tree
Attributes of Punk tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
8 m to 15 m
Spread
5 m to 10 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 cm
Flower Color
White Cream Yellow
Scientific Classification of Punk tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Myrtales
Family
Myrtle
Genus
Tea trees
Species
Punk tree
Toxicity
Ingestion of leaves, bark, or seeds