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    Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

    Also Known As

    • Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen' plant details

    Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with burgundy and red foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy and red
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tiny red leaves and profuse bright red-to-burgundy flowers make this compact arching 6-8' New Zealander a treat worth protecting. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Similar to other L. scoparium cultivars, but with burgundy-red foliage and double, dark-red flowers. Plants grow to 10 or 12' tall.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen' plant

    How to Grow Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Kunzea ericoides flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Leptospermum scoparium

    aka New Zealand Tea Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leptospermum scoparium flower by Kenpei
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    Leptospermum scoparium 'Ruby Glow'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leptospermum scoparium 'Ruby Glow' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Leptospermum scoparium (Nanum Group) 'Ruru'

    aka Leptospermum scoparium 'Nanum Ruru', Nanum Ruru New Zealand Tea Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leptospermum scoparium (Nanum Group) 'Ruru' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Leptospermum rupestre

    aka Leptospermum scoparium var. prostratum, New Zealand Tea Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leptospermum rupestre by Patricia Cunningham
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