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Leptospermum liversidgei

Also Known As

Lemon Tea Tree
Olive Tea Tree
Swamp May

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Leptospermum liversidgei plant details

Leptospermum liversidgei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum liversidgei

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum liversidgei

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest tea trees, this species is just a small shrub to 4 - 6' with exquisite tiny leaves. The flowers are small, but huge compared to the leaves, and thus very showy on the plants.