Leptospermum petersonii ‘Little Lemon Scents’ – Tea Tree

Leptospermum petersonii lemon-scented tea-tree 'Little Lemon Scents'

Leptospermum petersonii 'Little Lemon Scents'
Leptospermum petersonii 'Little Lemon Scents'

A graceful weeping, evergreen compact form of the lemon scented tea tree. It has a spectacular display of snow-white flowers in Spring and the foliage has a delightful fresh lemon scent when crushed. It is a tough plant that will grow in a wide range of soil types and climates as either a feature or screen plant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Lemon Scents

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Cut flower, Tea, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Leptospermum petersonii

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 2

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Leptospermum petersonii ‘Little Lemon Scents’ – Tea Tree