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    Leptospermum petersonii

    Also Known As

    • Leptospermum citratum
    • Lemon Scented Tea Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-20'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Leptospermum petersonii plant details

    Leptospermum petersonii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum petersonii

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum petersonii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: seaside / salt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Upright shrub or small tree to 25' with pendulous branches bearing lemon-scented foliage. Mature plants have an open habit and can come to resemble small willow trees. Small white flowers appear in spring and summer and the new foliage often has a bronze-red cast.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Leptospermum petersonii plant

    How to Grow Leptospermum petersonii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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