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Peppermint Tree

Agonis Flexuosa

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Overview

The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native, admired for its weeping habit and peppermint-scented foliage. Growing to 25-35 feet tall with a 15-25-foot spread, this evergreen presents willow-like leaves and small, white spring flowers. Its hardiness, versatility, and low maintenance make it an ideal specimen or screening tree for varied landscapes. Plant in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — only requiring light shaping to maintain their weeping form
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — with a graceful spreading habit of 15 to 25 feetPeppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native; and low maintenance make it an ideal specimen orPeppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — the Peppermint Tree thrives in well-drainedPeppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — adding to its ornamental valuePeppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Growing to 25-35 feet tall with a 15-25-foot spread; the Peppermint Tree thrives in well-drainedPeppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — creating a dynamic and cohesive landscape design+48

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Mature height
25–40 Ft.
Mature width
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — only requiring light shaping to maintain their weeping form
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — with a graceful spreading habit of 15 to 25 feet
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native; and low maintenance make it an ideal specimen or
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — the Peppermint Tree thrives in well-drained
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — adding to its ornamental value
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Growing to 25-35 feet tall with a 15-25-foot spread; the Peppermint Tree thrives in well-drained
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — creating a dynamic and cohesive landscape design
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — tree for full
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — white flowers in the garden
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — making it a low-maintenance option for water-wise gardens.<br><br>When planning for a Peppermint Tree
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — sandy soils and once established
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — making it an excellent feature for both shading and aesthetic purposes
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — ideally in a sunny to partially shaded location
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Plant in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — admired for its weeping habit and peppermint-scented foliage; known for its weeping silhouette
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The foliage maintains a vibrant green hue throughout the year, providing a lush backdrop for other plants
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Ideal companions include grasses
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — and low maintenance make it an ideal specimen or screening tree for varied landscapes; only requiring light shaping to
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — emit a delightful peppermint scent
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Known for its weeping silhouette
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — and shrubs that prefer similar soil conditions
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — lance-shaped leaves which
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — tree with white blooms
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