Botanical Name: Leptospermum petersonii ADD
Common Name: Lemon-Scented Tea Tree  
Plant photo of: Leptospermum petersonii
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

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Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: GardenSoft
  • Description

  • Notes

This arching small tree grows 9-20 feet tall and 6-15' feet tall and has green, needle-like leaves with white, pink, or red flowers that bloom in spring and summer.