Lemon scented Tea Tree - Leptospermum petersonii

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Lemon scented Tea Tree - Leptospermum petersonii

Leptospermum petersonii is a rounded shrub with strongly scented leaves that can be used in cooking and to flavour tea. Masses of white flowers in spring and early summer. Suited to heavy soils on the coast or better soils inland. Fast growing screen and ornamental. Frost tender when young. Great for hedging, screening and scented gardens.


Height: 5m

Width: 3m

Flower Colour: White

Flowering Time: Summer

Foliage Colour: Green

Position: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Adapts to most soils as long as well drained position.

Habit:  Small tree 

Uses:  Strongly scented leaves can be used in cooking