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Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum laevigatum)
Australian Tea TreeTea TreeCoastal Tea Tree
Leptospermum laevigatum
Australian Tea Tree
Australian Tea TreeTea TreeCoastal Tea Tree
Tall, bushy shrub or small, twisted tree. Leaves are grey-green, obovate, to 2 cm. Flowers are white, to 1.5 cm diameter, in spring or early summer.
Hardy to the mid 20's (F). Leaves have been used for tea.
ColorDrought tolerantEdibleFlowerForm
Australia, New Zealand
10 - 30 FT
10 - 30 FT
Y
Dull Green : Gray-Green
Fine
Shrub : Small Tree
White
Spring
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Acid : Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Medium : Sparse
Sunset Zones
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