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Agonis flexuosa
Peppermint Tree, Willow Myrtle
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme
Description
This tree is known as the peppermint tree because of the scent of the leaves when they are crushed. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub. It has abundant, small white flowers in spring. It is a medium to fast grower to 25' or 35'.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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