tea tree house plant Tea Tree

tea tree house plant Tea TreeTea Tree or Leptospermum scarporium grows with incredible beauty in coastal climes and preforms decent to good in most regions. Tiny vibrant flowers erupt in spring and summer with a pollinator attracting glory. The medicinal benefits of these plants for pollinators is significant. Helping bees to ward off mites and disease. Its tiny leaves and dark branches bring a uniquely sparse look to winter landscapes. Part shade tolerant in SoCal. Grows to 5 8'

Tea Tree or Leptospermum scarporium grows with incredible beauty in coastal climes and preforms decent to good in most regions. Tiny vibrant flowers erupt in spring and summer with a pollinator-attracting glory. The medicinal benefits of these plants for pollinators is significant. Helping bees to ward off mites and disease. Its tiny leaves and dark branches bring a uniquely sparse look to winter landscapes. Part shade tolerant in SoCal. Grows to 5-8' high plus. Likes good drainage. Red = 'Ruby Glow' varietal and Pink = 'Apple Blossom' varietal

This plant catches fire easily and is not recommended for hire fire risk zones. 

Climate Zone: 9-10 / Sunset: 8, 9, 14-24

Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Needs: Low 

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Prune: earliest Spring and late summer

Native to: Australia

Spacing: 3-6' 

Special Features: Evergreen.. Pollinator. Borderline xeric in seaside conditions. Drought & heat tolerant.