What do they look like?
Manuka grows in little trees or shrubs, that can grow to different sizes up to 8 metres. They have skinny sharp leaves that are pointy and prickly, but have a nice strong fragrance when they are crushed. They also have brown bark that hangs loosely on its trunk, and their branches grow in long strips.
Where do they grow?
Manuka is usually found throughout the South, the North and the Stewart Islands and in low land to low alpine regions up to about 1400 metres above the sea’s surface. They can be found in different habitats like: Wetlands, dry hillsides and river gravels.
How do they move?
It is regular for a plant to move closely or towards the sunlight to get energy, and to feed off it.
How long can a Manuka tree live?
They can live for a pretty long time, which is about 5-10 years for them to live!
What do people use Manuka or tea trees for?
Well, people use manuka to make honey and that honey isn’t just popular for it’s unique, special and strong taste, but it has also been revealed that it has exceptional antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is often used to heal boils, burns, cuts and even acne, and it can be used to heal and restore sore throats if you take it by a spoonful or with freshly prepared lemon, ginger and Manuka honey tea.
By: Kaydence