Leptospermum scoparium Tea-tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Leptospermum scoparium
Tea-tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Leptospermum scoparium plant species is found in Australia and New Zealand It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tea-tree.

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Latin Name:  Leptospermum scoparium
Common Name:  Tea-tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Forst.&Forst.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Many habitats in lowland to alpine areas, North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Succeed in almost any neutral or acid soil of good or reasonable quality[200], preferring a light sandy loam and full sun[200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Prefers a position sheltered from hot or cold drying winds. We have found the plants to be fairly tolerant of maritime exposure[K]. Polymorphic, many forms have been developed for their ornamental value[182]. Only succeeds outdoors in mild areas of Britain. Hardy to about -10°c, succeeding outdoors in most of Southern Britain[184]. Resents root disturbance. Plants do not regenerate from old wood[200]. The bruised leaves and the flowers are pleasantly aromatic[219, 245]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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