Leptospermum wooroonooran – Wooroonooran Tea Tree

Leptospermum woonooroonan
Leptospermum woonooroonan

This species is a member of the tea tree family endemic to the summit of Mount Bellenden Ker in the Wooroonooran National Park in Queensland. It is an attractive and useful shrub for the garden, being adaptable to a range of soils and climates. The new growth has a beautiful bronze colour and the plant produces masses of white flowers in spring and early summer. In its native habitat it can reach heights of up to 13m, but it tends to be much smaller in cultivation, reaching heights of around 2m. It forms a compact shrub and responds well to a yearly pruning to maintain its shape. The leaves are also lightly scented.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils

Scientific Name: Leptospermum wooroonooran

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 10

Flower Color : White, Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Flower garden, Cold climate

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects