Leptospermum polygalifolium

Also Known As

Yellow Tea Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 2'-20'
W: 2'-15'

planting zones

8b-11

Leptospermum polygalifolium plant details

Leptospermum polygalifolium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum polygalifolium

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 2 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum polygalifolium

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Profuse, tiny creamy-white, honey-scented flowers cover this 2-20' (I guess you'd call that "variable"!) shrub, Nov-Jan... in Australia, but that may mean Apr-June in this part of the world; fine hedge. S/M-D-W