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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

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) — ensure ample space for its root system and canopy to grow
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — exhibits drought tolerance
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Growing to 25-35 feet tall with a 15-25-foot spread
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — and low maintenance make it an ideal specimen or screening tree for varied landscapes
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — is an attractive and versatile choice for landscapes in need of a medium-sized
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — These trees can be pruned to manage size and shape but are generally low-fuss
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — admired for its weeping habit and peppermint-scented foliage
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — the Peppermint Tree boasts a dense canopy of narrow
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — scientifically known as Agonis flexuosa
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — This Western Australian native typically reaches heights of 25 to 35 feet
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