Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Yarra River'

Also Known As

Leptospermum brevipes
Red Spire Tea Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-16'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9b-11

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Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Yarra River' plant details

Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Yarra River' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Yarra River'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Yarra River'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright shrub to 12' with an airy, open habit. The aromatic leaves are linear and colored deep burgundy-rose; creamy springtime flowers offer a perfect contrast to the handsome foliage. Durable, drought tolerant and wonderful in the company of gray-leafed plants. Eastern Australia.