An upright fine leafed ornamental shrub with soft pink teatree flowers. Grows well in tropical to cool temperate climates, will tolerate light frosts. Plant as hedging or screening around decks, pools, barbeque areas, or indoors as needed. This cultivar reputedly vaporises citronella into the atmosphere to repel mosquitos, crushing the foliage will release more of the oils contained in the leaves.
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum liversidgei
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Mozzie Blocker
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Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 1.8
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.2
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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