A graceful pendulous shrub with soft, fine, dark purple foliage and purple-pink young stems. The flowers attract butterflies, and wrens, thornbills and other small birds love to forage amongst the blossom. It may be planted as an eye-catching specimen in a paved courtyard, an informal screen against wall or fence line, or as a medium-sized hedge. The dark foliage adds interest all year round, and acts as a great contrast plant in gardens and landscaping.
Leptospermum obovatum ‘Starry Night’ – Tea Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum obovatum
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Starry Night
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 1.8
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Weeping
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Cut flower, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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