Leptospermum flavescens ‘Cardwell’ – Tea Tree

Leptospermum flavescens 'Cardwell'
Leptospermum flavescens 'Cardwell'
Leptospermum flavescens 'Cardwell'

A fast growing and versatile large shrub that can be used for screening, informal hedging or shaped into a small weeping feature tree. It flowers profusely in late winter to late spring, and the branches get masses of small white flowers, looking like they are snow covered. Grows naturally to 2 metres high and wide, but can be pruned to smaller sizes if needed. It is attractive even when not in flower, with a beautiful weeping habit, and the leaves are aromatic when crushed. Likes well drained soil. suits sunny to partly shaded spots, but best flowering is with more sun. A good waterwise plant, moderately frost tolerant once established, easy care.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Cardwell

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Leptospermum flavescens

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 2

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects