Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park'

Also Known As

Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park Hardy'
Washington Park Tea Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-11

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park' plant details

Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum scoparium 'Washington Park'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leptospermum scoparium is among the most beautiful of the teas so we were happy to find this one surviving robustly after a 10F winter in Seattle's Washington Park. Though a shrub to under 4 ft at the time there, in our garden, with a little more heat, it quickly lept to a 4 x 8 ft specimen with deep green, burgundy tinted leaves and clouds of white flowers in spring. We kind of think of it as a purple Italian cypress for bright conditions and some summer water especially in dry climates. We declare it hardy easily to the mid teens F so, USDA zone 8b, and possible to mid USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

A cold hardy selection of a normally tender species introduced by the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle where it grows happily. 1" white flowers in May & June with evergreen foliage which is presented in a nice upswept manner and turning burgundy in winter. Occasional water and sun.