Leptospermum laevigatum

Australian Tea Tree, Dwarf Tea Tree

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, red, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Cascades, container, pollard, standard, seashore, specimen
Height 15' to 30' / 4.60m to 9.20m
Spread 20' to 35' / 6.00m to 10.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Naturalizing