Scientists warn Australia’s “zombie tree” could vanish within a generation

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Mar 13, 2026, 9:53 pm122 ptsTrending
A newly identified Australian tree has been dubbed the “zombie” tree because it’s alive but unable to reproduce. Myrtle rust repeatedly kills its young growth, stopping the species from flowering or making seeds. Scientists are scrambling to grow disease-free seedlings in protected locations. Their hope…

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