How to Grow and Care for Punk tree

Punk tree, also known as Bottle brush tree, Cajeput, Tea tree, Niaouli, Broadleaf paperbark

Punk tree generally thrives in warm climates and is known for being robust and relatively easy to care for. Two key aspects of care for punk tree include ensuring it is planted in a location with full sun exposure and has well-draining soil, as it tolerates drought but not waterlogged conditions. It's essential to avoid overwatering and provide occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove any dead or diseased growth.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Punk tree

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Punk tree is an evergreen tree, noteworthy for its stature reaching up to 40 feet (approximately 12 meters) tall. It's adorned with distinctive yellowish-white cylindrical flower spikes that emerge predominantly in the summer through fall. Its bark stands out with a thick, spongy texture and a tan-white color, shedding in large sheets. The foliage consists of green, elliptical leaves, each leaf being around 3 inches (about 7.5 cm) long. Punk tree flourishes in full sun exposures, exhibiting drought tolerance and enduring temperatures as low as approximately 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 degrees Celsius).