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.
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum petersonii
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Little Lemon Scents
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Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - White
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, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Fragrant
Special Uses - Edible, Cut flower, Tea, Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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