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    Leptospermum sericeum

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Leptospermum sericeum plant details

    Leptospermum sericeum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum sericeum

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum sericeum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Matted silver foliage on this wispy lean tea tree. Flowers white. New stems tinged red. To 10 feet or so but may be easily kept at any height. Stunning where it catches the rays of the setting sun. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Leptospermum sericeum plant

    How to Grow Leptospermum sericeum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit 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
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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
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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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