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    Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-16'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows' plant details

    Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows' plant

    How to Grow Leptospermum 'Dark Shadows'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    aka Leptospermum scoparium var. prostratum, New Zealand Tea Tree

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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