Botanical Name: Leptospermum laevigatum
Common Name: Australian Tea Tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape single-trunked, very irregular in shape unless pruned otherwise; the twisted, curving branches spread upward and outward to form a broadly rounded canopy; bark is shaggy gray-brown Height 15-25'(30') Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; tolerates partial sun away from the coast Soil well draining: avoid wet clay soils Hardiness hardy (zones 14-24); prefers warm sunny coastal habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, almost sessile, oblanceolate-elliptic; 3/4"-1-1/2" long, apex slightly mucronate; gray-green on both surfaces, leathery Flowers white, 1/2"-3/4" broad, solitary or in groups of 2-3; axillary, with many stamens; spring Fruit a capsule: 1/4" across, small, woody, bowl-shaped Propagation: seed Usage: a beautiful windswept accent tree for its irregular form; picturesque branch structure, and spring flower displays; if several are planted close together, makes a large background screen Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak: plant becomes very drought tolerant after established Fertilizing little is necessary after established Pruning as an accent tree, head high; develop scaffold framework, Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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