Leptospermum obovatum ‘Lemon Bun’ – Tea Tree

Leptospermum obovatum tea-tree 'Lemon Bun'

Leptospermum obovatum 'Lemon Bun'

A small dense mounding shrub with soft lemon-scented foliage with a profusion of lime-cream flowers that attract butterflies and provide food for insect-foraging small birds such as Scrub Wrens. It is perfect for low hedging, with minimal shaping required; may be planted beside pools and bog gardens; and can be clipped regularly to create a formal ball in a decorative container.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Lemon Bun

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 1.2

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Bog gardens, Honey producing plant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Leptospermum obovatum

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 1

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects