Leptospermum petersonii - lemon scented tea-tree DESCRIPTION: Small native tree with bright green fine scented foliage and small white flowers along the young branches spring and summer. Height 1-1.5m. Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as Australian Rose (lemon-scented tea-tree), is a rare little tree, naturally occurring in lowland or floodplain areas in Northern New South Wales. Hardy in most well drained soils in an open or part sunny position. Leptospermum petersonii is a popular small plant known for its different common names within several regions such as: lemon tea Tree, lemon scented tea tree, lemon-scented tea tree and common tea tree. Leptospermum petersonii . Leptospermum petersonii F.M.Bailey APNI* . It has many small white flowers that decorate the tree in early summer. The small, white flowers are pretty but not very conspicuous and followed by woody capsules. Leptospermum polygalifolium âCopper Glowâ A great hardy plant with beautifully arching branches clothed in copper coloured foliage. A beautiful Australian native tree with a shrubby habit. Previous literature proposed the existence of three chemical varieties of this species, based on the composition of its EO ( Brophy et al., 2000 ). Excellent screen, windbreak and hedge. Description: Shrub or small tree to c. 5 m high, bark flaky, persistent and fibrous, younger stems hirsute, soon glabrous. ... Tolerant of light frosts, extended dry periods and pruning. Leptospermum Petersonii â Lemon Scented Tea Tree. Deep Purple Tea tree flowers appear in spring. You should be receiving an order confirmation from Paypal shortly. Spread 1.5-2m Leptospermum petersonii It grows to around 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide, making it useful for informal hedging and screening, as well as a contrast shrub for other plantings. Thank you for your business! The lemon-scented, aromatic, lance-shaped leaves, up to 3 inches in length, are green. Leptospermum petersonii ( Lemon-Scented Tea-Tree ) A fast growing, somewhat pendulous, evergreen small tree, reaching a maximum size of 66 x 15 feet, that is native to Australia's east coast. Leptospermum petersonii or the Lemon Scented Tea Tree is a vigorous, fast growing, tall shrub with handsome foliage that is intensely aromatic (lemon).. Leaves often strongly lemon-scented, narrow-elliptic to lanceolate, usually 20â40 mm long, 2â5 mm wide, flat or recurved, mostly glabrous; apex usually retuse; base tapering; sessile. Leptospermum 'Pageant' (Hybrid L.polygalifolium ssp. Leaves and stems contain essential oils used in candle and soap making. Great small tree for small gardens. Establishes quickly making it ideal for new gardens. Lemon scented teatree. Leptospermum scoparium âSnow Whiteâ (Tea Tree) is a compact-rounded, densely branched, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic (when crushed), needle-like, gray-green leaves often tinged with pink in cool weather. This plant is also belongs from Myrtaceae family and native to eastern parts of Australia. Exit Shopping Cart tropicum x L. âRhiannonâ) A medium, weeping shrub with bright green, crowded foliage. Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub Hardiness zones: 9-11 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost Leaves can be used as a tea substitute. USE IN: Native and coastal gardens as a feature or for light screening. Description. Attracts birds and bees to the garden. It makes an excellent street tree where it is adapted. Leptospermum petersonii. The soft, pendulous branches bear long, slender leaves that start coppery, then turn green. 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