Botanical Name: Leptospermum laevigatum | |
Common Name: Australian Tea Tree |
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape
Accenting Features
Espalier, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Patio
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a