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New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka

Leptospermum Scoparium

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Overview

The New Zealand Tea Tree, or Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium), is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 16 feet tall. It boasts dense, needle-like leaves and spring blossoms in white or pink. Manuka thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, proving hardy to 20°F. Ideal for hedges or as a specimen, this tea tree requires minimal water once established and adds a distinct, durable presence to landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Shrub
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — ensuring enough space for mature growth and ample light for a vibrant show of flowers every year

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae

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New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — durable presence to landscapes; though it can tolerate partial shade
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — this tea tree requires minimal water once established and adds a distinct; needle-like, image 74
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — shrub for full or half; as bees use its flowers to produce the highly regarded Manuka honey, image 69
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — shrub for full or half; as bees use its flowers to produce the highly regarded Manuka honey
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — this tea tree requires minimal water once established and adds a distinct
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — though regular watering during dry spells promotes optimal health and flowering; indigenous, image 64
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — durable presence to landscapes; though it can tolerate partial shade, image 52
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — The plant's blossoms appear in late spring and early summer
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — <br><br>Manuka typically ranges in height from 6.5 to 16 feet with a spread of 4 to 10, image 102
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — ensuring enough space for mature growth and ample light for a vibrant show of flowers every, image 45
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — the Tea Tree is drought-tolerant; is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 16 feet tall
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — Ideal for hedges or as a specimen
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — as bees use its flowers to produce the highly regarded Manuka honey; ensuring enough space for mature
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — though it can tolerate partial shade; the Tea Tree is drought-tolerant, image 85
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — this tea tree requires minimal water once established and adds a distinct; needle-like, image 97
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — needle-like foliage and a profusion of delicate blossoms that can enhance any garden, image 55
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — needle-like foliage and a profusion of delicate blossoms that can enhance any garden, image 78
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — enabling it to serve as a stunning focal point or an elegant privacy screen; this tea tree, image 80
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — shrub for full or half; as bees use its flowers to produce the highly regarded Manuka honey, image 92
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — as bees use its flowers to produce the highly regarded Manuka honey
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — durable presence to landscapes; though it can tolerate partial shade, image 98
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — <br><br>Manuka typically ranges in height from 6.5 to 16 feet with a spread of 4 to 10 feet
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — The plant's blossoms appear in late spring and early summer, image 81
New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — consider its eventual size and seasonal requirements
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