TEA TREE - MANUKA
By John Tann from Sydney, Australia (Common Tea-tree flower) CC BY 2.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium
Description
A spreading shrub 2m x 2m with small leathery leaves and white (rarely pink) flowers and grows in southeastern Australia and New Zealand. Suitable for growing in heavy shade this attractive shrub makes an ideal hedge or screen plant. It is also a must for backyard bee keepers as Manuka honey is regarded as healing honey.
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA, SA,
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