Tea Tree
Common name
Tea Tree
Botanical name
Leptospermum scoparium
Variety
Red Ensign
Zone
USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
8-10' (2.5-3 m)
Habit
Arching
Feed
Once a month
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
About
Upright bushy form with attractive light-colored, corky bark. Leathery green leaves and bright red single flowers. Use as a specimen, in borders, or as a screen. Very drought tolerant once established.
