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Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall]

Also Known As

  • Tasmanian Tea Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall] plant details

Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Tasmanian collection to only about 4 feet with densely held olive green, grey-tinted and bubblegum scented foliage. Bears white flowers in early to mid spring, occasionally after. Great for a low hedge or can be lifted to expose attractive golden stringy bark. A tough garden subject requiring only occasional summer water where dry, also withstanding poor drainage and heavy soils. Bright light, upper USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall] plant

How to Grow Leptospermum lanigerum [Mt. Wall]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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