Leptospermum scoparium
(sold as Red Ensign)
Family: Myrtaceae
Common names: MANUKA, NEW ZEALAND TEA TREE, TEA TREE, TITREE
Native to: New South Wales, New Zealand, Tasmania, Victoria
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: arching, clumping, mounding, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 9.8 feet
Max width: 8 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape uses: container, hedge or edging
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil acidity: slightly acidic
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, dry
Butterflies that feed on this plant
