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Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Habit and Cultural Information
 
Category : Shrub
Family : Myrtaceae (Myrtles)
Origin : New Zealand (Australasia)
Flower Color : Mixed
Bloomtime : Winter/Spring
Evergreen : Yes
Variegated Foliage : Yes
Height : 4-6 feet
Width : 2-4 feet
Exposure : Sun or Shade
Irrigation Req. : Medium Water Needs
 
 
An interesting specimen that reaches a manageable size of 3 to 5 meters. When prune, it can adopt any size. Interestingly, in New Zealand, natural antibacterial agents are extracted from this plant. Plants, such as the New Zealand Tea Tree, account for the birth of Natural Medicine in Australia.