Leptospermum laevigatum
Family: Myrtaceae
Common names: TEA TREE, TITREE
Native to: New South Wales, Southern Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
Plant
Types: shrub, tree
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 13 feet
Max width: 29.5 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: dry, moist
Butterflies that feed on this plant