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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
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
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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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