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Leptospermum rupestre

Also Known As

  • Leptospermum scoparium var. prostratum
  • New Zealand Tea Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Leptospermum rupestre plant details

Leptospermum rupestre is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum rupestre

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum rupestre

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This usually low-growing Tasmanian tea tree outshines itself on a wall where its thick, glossy, aromatic, evergreen leaves are a delight to brush past. Typically less than 2-3 ft and covered with white, star-shaped flowers in early spring. Full sun to part shade where soil is well-drained. Once established, needs little summer water. In addition, a few leaves in a cup of just boiled water, a squeeze of lemon and all your ills will go away -- or so we hear. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.
Hardiest of all we have grown this species has shiny dark green leaves on arching reddish tan branches. White summer flowers. 5' tall x 8' wide.

Gardening facts about Leptospermum rupestre plant

How to Grow Leptospermum rupestre

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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