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Leptospermum lanigerum

RHS Plant Profile
woolly tea tree

Other common names

Australian tea tree

Synonyms

Leptospermum pubescens

Shrubs

An upright, half-hardy, evergreen shrub to 5m in height, with green, sometimes red-flushed stems and small, silky-hairy, grey-green leaves, aromatic when crushed. Solitary white flowers with red-brown markings, to 2cm across, are produced in late spring to summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Sand, Loam, Chalk

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Sand Loam Chalk
Moisture
°Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»å
pH
Neutral or Alkaline or Acid

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Myrtaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Genus
Leptospermum are aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky leaves and 5-petalled flowers in late spring and summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
E & SE Australia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered, sunny position in full sun. Not hardy below -0.5°C

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, with bottom heat.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)