Leptospermum laevigatum

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Australian Tea Tree

 
Plant photo of: Leptospermum laevigatum
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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.