Tea Tree

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Shrub to small tree form with attractive light colored, corky bark. Leathery green leaves and two-tone pink and red single flowers. Use as a specimen, in borders, or as a screen. Very drought tolerant once established.

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Collections

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Details

Common name

Tea Tree

Botanical name

Leptospermum scoparium

Variety

Martinii

Zone

USDA 8 - 10

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Bloom color

Pink

Bloom time

spring

Light

part sun

Height

6-8' (2-2.5 m)

Habit

upright

Water

every other day

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

apply mulch