Leptospermum petersonii Leppet Lemon Scented Tea Tree
Leptospermum petersonii Leppet Lemon Scented Tea Tree
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leptospermum petersonii Lemon Scented Tea Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Irregular Shape
Description:
Fast growing, native tall shrub/small tree with wonderful lemon scented foliage. Branching is pendulous and little white flowers appear in early summer. Great for small gardens. Makes an excellent screen, informal hedge or windreak. Contains essential oils suitable for candles, soap making and as a herbal tea. Grows approx 5m x 3m
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Note: Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.
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