Australian tea tree. A large shrub or small tree to 30’ high that often develops a large, gnarled trunk with spreading, twisted branches and flaky bark that peels in thin, papery strips. White flowers appear in spring against narrow, muted gray-green foliage. The tea tree adapts to most soil types, including alkaline soils, and serves as a useful screen, hedge, or windbreak in salt laden air. Also good for erosion control. Australia, Tasmania.
