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Leptospermum petersonii

Lemon-scented Tea-tree

Myrtaceae

Description:

Excellent fast-growing shrub to small tree with upright dense habit, bright green lemon-scented leaves and lovely small white flowers along branches in spring.  

Quick to establish, fast-growing, tolerant of light frost and drought-resistant, makes a beautiful native feature tree or screen plant.  

Special Features:

  • Fast growing

  • Attracts birds and bees

  • Drought tolerant

Natural Habitat:

Montane

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Moist, Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub or small tree to 6m - Spread 2m


Attracts:

Butterflies, Bees, Nectar feeding Bird

Flower Colour:

White

Leptospermum petersonii - Lemon-scented Tea-tree

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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