Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium 'Ruby Glow'
Common Name: New Zealand tea tree
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, many branched, forming a fairly dense, rounded shrub if unpruned – easily developed into tree form with pruning, canopy becomes loose
Height 5-10'
Spread equal +
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full/partial sun
Soil well-drained soil required
Hardiness prefers warmth, some frost (zones 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, linear-lanceolate, tiny (1/4-1/2" long) stiff, dull green
Flowers showy, reddish, terminal/axillary clusters, profuse, 1/2-3/4" across – January to May
Fruit tiny woody capsule
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
medium/large filler; used for fine textured foliage, heavy flower display; open, loose branch structure; informal mass plantings, developed into small accent tree; form, color, foliage, container tree
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular until established, then prefers deep soak
Fertilizing balanced in spring – watch for chlorosis
Pruning occasionally thin out deadwood – DO NOT SHEAR
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: New Zealand
Family: Myrtaceae

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