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 10–10Climate Mediterranean

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — white flowers in the garden

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — adding to its ornamental value

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — emit a delightful peppermint scent

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — the Peppermint Tree thrives in well-drained

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — tree with white blooms

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — tree for full

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) — admired for its weeping habit and peppermint-scented foliage; known for its weeping silhouette

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) — and low maintenance make it an ideal specimen or screening tree for varied landscapes; only requiring light shaping to

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