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Australian Tea Tree

Leptospermum Laevigatum

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Overview

Leptospermum laevigatum, commonly called Australian Tea Tree, is an evergreen shrub reaching 10-20 ft tall and 15-30 ft wide. Its gnarled trunk and dense, small, gray-green foliage are hallmarks. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, enjoys full sun, and tolerates drought, salt, and poor soils. Pristine white flowers blossom in spring, attracting pollinators. It serves as an excellent hedge or windbreak in coastal conditions.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Leptospermum laevigatum prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil; when integrating into garden designs

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — this evergreen shrub or small tree is renowned for its endurance and aesthetic appeal
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Its gnarled trunk and dense, small, gray-green foliage are hallmarks
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Regular pruning can help maintain the desired shape and size for various landscape applications
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — consider using it as a specimen plant; it tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and poor soils
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — creating a charming contrast against the foliage
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — or windbreak to take full advantage of its characteristics, image 50
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — commonly called Australian Tea Tree
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, enjoys full sun, and tolerates drought, salt, and poor, image 31
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — the Australian Tea Tree is highly drought-tolerant
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Furthermore, its resistance to pests and diseases contributes to its robustness; is an evergreen shrub reaching
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — aromatic fragrance when crushed; shrub / tree for full
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — shrub / tree for full; regular pruning can help maintain the desired shape and size for various landscape
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — commonly called Australian Tea Tree; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, enjoys full sun, image 55
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — making it an ideal choice for coastal landscapes; consider using it as a specimen plant
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, enjoys full sun, and tolerates drought, salt, and poor soils
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — such as salt spray and strong winds; leptospermum laevigatum prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — white to light pink flowers blossom in spring
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