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New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask')
Broom Tea TreeManukaTea Tree
Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask'
New Zealand Tea Tree
Broom Tea TreeManukaTea Tree
A very showy shrub or small tree with linear-lanceolate to linear-elliptic or occasionally ovate, 9-14 mm long.Heavy blossom of red flowers in early spring to early summer.
This name arose because Captain Cook used the leaves to make a 'tea' drink.
Attracts BeesAttracts BirdsColorEdibleEvergreenFlowerFoliageFragranceInsect resistantTextureUse
Australia, New Zealand
6 - 10 FT
0 - 0
Y
Dark Green : White under-side
Fine
Shrub : Tree
Red
Spring : Summer
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Acid : Clay : Loam : Moist : Sandy : Well-drained
Medium
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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