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 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — commonly called Australian Tea Tree

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — When integrating into garden designs; this evergreen shrub or small tree is renowned for its endurance and

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Regular pruning can help maintain the desired shape and size for various landscape applications; its gnarled

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — white flowers in the garden; mature specimens typically reach heights of 10 to 30 feet with a spread of 6 to 10

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — or windbreak to take full advantage of its characteristics, image 50

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Its gnarled trunk and dense, small, gray-green foliage are hallmarks; such as salt spray and strong, image 57

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) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 10-20 ft tall and 15-30 ft wide; leathery foliage emits a delightful, image 56

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) — shrub / tree with white blooms; the Australian Tea Tree is highly drought-tolerant

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, enjoys full sun, and tolerates drought, salt, and poor, image 58

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Pristine white flowers blossom in spring, attracting pollinators, image 59

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — It serves as an excellent hedge or windbreak in coastal conditions; aromatic fragrance when crushed, image 60

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Mature specimens typically reach heights of 10 to 30 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet; white to, image 64

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Originating from Australia; shrub / tree with white blooms, image 62

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — this evergreen shrub or small tree is renowned for its endurance and aesthetic appeal; it serves as, image 63

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — is a versatile and resilient plant well-suited for coastal and drought-prone landscapes; making it, image 61

Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — leathery foliage emits a delightful; furthermore, its resistance to pests and diseases contributes, image 65

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