Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum Petersonii

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Overview

Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows to about 16-23 feet tall, with a spread of 10-15 feet. This ornamental features aromatic, lemon-scented foliage and white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Hardy and drought-resistant, it's ideal for hedging and aromatic gardens. USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — It grows to about 16-23 feet tall, with a spread of 10-15 feet

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — This ornamental features aromatic

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — lemon-scented foliage and white

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and early summer

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Hardy and drought-resistant, it's ideal for hedging and aromatic gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — It grows to about 16-23 feet tall, with a spread of 10-15 feet

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — This ornamental features aromatic

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — lemon-scented foliage and white

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and early summer

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Hardy and drought-resistant, it's ideal for hedging and aromatic gardens

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — scientifically named Leptospermum petersonii

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — is a versatile and fragrant addition to any garden or landscape design

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — offering an attractive aesthetic as well as sensory pleasure

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