Leptospermum myrtifolium

Also Known As

Leptospermum cunninghamii
Tea Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

8a-11

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Leptospermum myrtifolium plant details

Leptospermum myrtifolium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum myrtifolium

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum myrtifolium

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seed from Olympia, WA. Attractive contorted shrub with grey leaves, masses of white flowers, large, showy seed capsules. A favorite species of mine, this irregular, sometimes contorted, semi-weeping shrub has grey leaves with pink highlights. In late spring it is covered in masses of showy flowers which are followed by knobby seed capsules. It may reach about 5' tall and 7' wide but is easily kept smaller by pruning. This plant is sometimes known as L. lanigerum var. cunninghamii and is more or less the same thing as L. lanigerum 'Weeping Form.' It is generally hardy for sheltered Northwest gardens, tolerating about 10 °F.