Leptospermum petersonii ‘Little Lemon Scents’ – Tea Tree

 

A graceful weeping, evergreen compact form of the lemon scented tea tree.  It has a spectacular display of snow-white flowers in Spring and the foliage has a delightful fresh lemon scent when crushed. It is a tough plant that will grow in a wide range of soil types and climates as either a feature or screen plant.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Little Lemon Scents
Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub
Width : 1.5
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
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading
Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Edible, Cut flower, Tea, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Leptospermum petersonii
Common Name : Tea Tree
Height : 2
Flower Color : White
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan :
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects