Leptospermum petersonii

Family: Myrtaceae

Common names: TEA TREE, TITREE

Native to: New South Wales, Queensland

Plant

Types: shrub, tree

Form: erect

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 6.6 feet

Max width: 12 feet

Flower

white/off white

Leaf

green

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species

Plant features: evergreen

Exposure: part shade, sun

Landscape uses: foliage aromatic, hedge or edging

Propagates by: seed

flowers in spring

flowers in summer

Soil type: wide range

USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F

Water: drought tolerant, dry

Butterflies that feed on this plant