New Zealand Tea Tree
Leptospermum scoparium
A versatile evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and prolific blooms.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 6-10 Ft.
- Height
- 6-10 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Mānuka or Tea Tree, is an upright evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand and Australia. It features dense branching with small, prickly, needle-like leaves that release a pleasant aroma when crushed. In late spring and summer, it produces a profusion of cup-shaped flowers in white, pink, or red. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained acidic soil, making it ideal for coastal gardens, hedges, or as a pollinator-friendly specimen.