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Leptospermum laevigatum

Australian Tea Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Georgee/Frommer

 

Description

This tree can be grown as solitary specimen to show rough, gray-brown trunks that twist and curve with age. It is also useful as a windbreak, screen, or clipped hedge.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.