Leptospermum obovatum
RIVER TEA TREE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Leptospermum obovatum
RIVER TEA TREE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
7m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, mass planting, shade tree, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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