Leptospermum petersonii Lemon tea-tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Leptospermum petersonii
Lemon tea-tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Leptospermum petersonii plant species is found in Australia. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lemon tea-tree.

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Latin Name:  Leptospermum petersonii
Common Name:  Lemon tea-tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Bail.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any neutral or acid soil of good or reasonable quality, preferring a light sandy loam and full sun[200]. Prefers a position sheltered from hot or cold drying winds[200]. This species is not very cold-tolerant, it only succeeds outdoors in the mildest areas of Britain[200]. Plants are slightly frost-tender in Australian gardens[157]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be put out into their permanent positions as soon as possible[200]. Does not regenerate from old wood[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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