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Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

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Overview

The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking evergreen shrub. It boasts ruby-red double flowers resembling miniature roses, amid aromatic, needle-like foliage. Mature size reaches up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. This ornamental prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering year-round appeal with its persistent blooms and foliage. Ideal for hedges and accent planting in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — Regular pruning not only helps maintain its shape but also encourages more prolific bloomingBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — It boasts ruby-red double flowers resembling miniature roses, amid aromatic, needle-likeBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — It's hardy to USDA zones 9 through 11, indicative of its preference for warmer climatesBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — with its opulent deep burgundy-hued flowers that blossom generously in late spring to earlyBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — making it suitable for various landscape applicationsBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — offering year-round appeal with its persistent blooms and foliage+12

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — Regular pruning not only helps maintain its shape but also encourages more prolific blooming
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — It boasts ruby-red double flowers resembling miniature roses, amid aromatic, needle-like
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — It's hardy to USDA zones 9 through 11, indicative of its preference for warmer climates
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — with its opulent deep burgundy-hued flowers that blossom generously in late spring to early
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — making it suitable for various landscape applications
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — offering year-round appeal with its persistent blooms and foliage
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — contrast beautifully against the dark-green
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — 'Burgundy Queen' assumes a bushy and somewhat rounded form
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant, demanding minimal water
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — Mature size reaches up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — measuring about 1/2 inch in diameter
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Tea Tree 'Red Damask'
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — This includes serving as an eye-catching specimen plant
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — This ornamental prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — Ideal for hedges and accent planting in USDA zones 9-11
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — scientifically named Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — This cultivar emanates elegance
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — <br><br>When designing a garden or informing a client
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