A small tree with small leaves that become a weeping habit with age and shaggy almost curling bark. Leaves have scent of tea tree when crushed. Trunks become fluted with age. Has white five-petalled flowers that are followed by woody capsules. Can withstand short periods of inundation.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Shaggy-barked tea tree
Gaudium trinervium

Shaggybarked Tea Tree; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: White flowers, weeping foliage and curly bark.
Fauna attractant: Bee, nectar feeding birds and mammals, food plant for moth larvae
More information: https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/taxon/apni/51440260
Flower-Fruit colour: White flower
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 6 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 3 m