Agonis flexuosa
Peppermint Tree
Australian Willow, Australian Willow MyrtlePlant Facts
Scientific Name | Agonis flexuosa |
Principal Common Name | Peppermint Tree |
Common Name(s) | Australian Willow, Australian Willow Myrtle |
Synonym | |
Description | A large shrub or small tree with willow-like foliage with weeping branches. Leaves smell like peppermint when crushed. |
General Comments | Leaves smell like peppermint when crushed. Very tolerant to different soil and water conditions |
Origin | |
Nativity | Australia |
Height Range | 25 - 35 FT |
Spread Range | 15 - 30 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 15 : 16 : 17 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Light Green |
Leaf Texture | Fine : Narrow : Willow-like |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Time | Spring |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Partial Shade |
Soil Preferences | Any |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Drought tolerant : Evergreen : Form : Fragrance : Heat Tolerant : Poor Soil tolerant : Texture |
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