This species is a member of the tea tree family endemic to the summit of Mount Bellenden Ker in the Wooroonooran National Park in Queensland. It is an attractive and useful shrub for the garden, being adaptable to a range of soils and climates. The new growth has a beautiful bronze colour and the plant produces masses of white flowers in spring and early summer. In its native habitat it can reach heights of up to 13m, but it tends to be much smaller in cultivation, reaching heights of around 2m. It forms a compact shrub and responds well to a yearly pruning to maintain its shape. The leaves are also lightly scented.
Leptospermum wooroonooran – Wooroonooran Tea Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum wooroonooran
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name -
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 10
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - White, Cream
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Flower garden, Cold climate
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fragrant oils
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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