TEA TREE --Melaleuca alternafolia-- DA tight-clumping Aloe grows to 18"

tight-clumping Aloe grows to 18" tall and 24" wide

toothed leaves

and it is in the mahogany family

Sometimes called Jamaican Sorrel or Gongura

is the source of hibiscus tea

TEA TREE --Melaleuca alternafolia-- DA tight-clumping Aloe grows to 18"Evergreen 8' to 15', grows well in Texas heat. One of these plants naturalized to the hill above the nursery (pictured), and thrives there with NO care. Cold hardy to at least 16 (cold hardiness update, survived down to 8 for a short time, and sustained under 20 for 72 hours with no protection or care. Zone 8b 9a). Used in products like soap, toothpaste, etc, oils. Anti fungal bacterial. A medicinal treasure