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Tea trees (Leptospermum)
The tea trees (genus Leptospermum) are a diverse group of flowering trees and small shrubs in the myrtle family. Sporting showy flowers and often quite drought tolerant, tea trees are popular ornamental plants, especially in the Antipodes (where they are native) and the western United States. When bees exclusively source their nectar from tea trees, they produce a honey that is marketed as Manuka Honey, which is almost exclusively grown in New Zealand and is thus strongly associated with that country.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Tea trees
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Attributes of Tea trees
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
2 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tea trees
Distribution of Tea trees
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Distribution Map of Tea trees
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tea trees
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Tea trees is notably adaptable but thrives best in full sun exposures with well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Adequate watering is important, allowing the substrate to dry between waterings. Though tolerant of a range of temperatures, tea trees prefers milder climates and should be protected from frost. Challenges include susceptibility to root rot, webbing caterpillars, and scale insects. Seasonally, tea trees requires increased hydration during hot summers and less in cooler winters, with mulching beneficial for root protection.
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8 most common species：
Broom tea-tree
Broom tea-tree (Leptospermum scoparium) is an upright evergreen shrub that blooms with showy white, pink, or red flowers. The flowers eventually fall off and are replaced by seed capsules. Broom tea-tree wood is regularly used in tool handles and when burnt can imbue meat with a pleasant smoky flavor.
Common tea tree
Common tea tree (Leptospermum polygalifolium) is an evergreen tree that will grow from 3.5 to 5 m tall with a 1.8 to 2.5 m spread. It blooms profusely in spring with white flowers with wispy green centers. Foliage is reddish-purple. Prefers full sun and is tolerant of seaside conditions. Needs protection from hot, dry wind.
Coast tea tree
Coast tea tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) is a flowering shrub native to southeastern Australia that has also been introduced in other continents and islands. It is very salt-resistant, so it can be used to stabilize sand dunes and beaches. The small fruits sport a wheel-spoke pattern on top and drop off the branches soon after maturing.
Lemon-scented tea-tree
Lemon-scented tea-tree (Leptospermum petersonii) is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is fast-growing, drought-resistant, and suitable for both coastal and inland gardens. The essential oils obtained from its leaves are used in the manufacture of candles and soap.
Weeping tea tree
Weeping tea tree typically grows near creeks and rivers where water is abundant. This species is known to attract wattlebirds and honeyeaters. Weeping tea tree makes a great addition to any garden since it can be easily grown with cuttings, half-ripened tips, or seeds.
Broom tea-tree 'Martini'
Broom tea-tree 'Martini' attracts attention throughout the year with ornamental foliage and flowers in spring. Its parentage and the meaning of its name are unknown. Broom tea-tree 'Martini' offers gardeners a hardy plant that can adapt to difficult soils and supplies food for bees. It is also highly adaptable and can be found in windy, salty, or sunny areas.
Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow'
Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow' is distinct for its bright red double flowers. A cultivar of Leptospermum scoparium, its name derives from its bold coloring. Gardeners appreciate the ornamental value of its flowers and foliage as well as its tolerance for drought and poor soil. Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow' is also noted to make a great flowering hedge.
Broom tea-tree 'Nichollsii'
Broom tea-tree 'Nichollsii' features small, dark green leaves and bears an abundance of white to dark pink flowers, often with a distinctive central burst of darker shades. Its compact, bushy growth habit is accentuated by the striking contrast between foliage and blooms. Thriving in well-drained soils, this hardy shrub harnesses full sun to produce a vibrant floral display that can attract various pollinators.
All Species of Tea trees
Broom tea-tree
Broom tea-tree
Broom tea-tree (Leptospermum scoparium) is an upright evergreen shrub that blooms with showy white, pink, or red flowers. The flowers eventually fall off and are replaced by seed capsules. Broom tea-tree wood is regularly used in tool handles and when burnt can imbue meat with a pleasant smoky flavor.
Common tea tree
Common tea tree
Common tea tree (Leptospermum polygalifolium) is an evergreen tree that will grow from 3.5 to 5 m tall with a 1.8 to 2.5 m spread. It blooms profusely in spring with white flowers with wispy green centers. Foliage is reddish-purple. Prefers full sun and is tolerant of seaside conditions. Needs protection from hot, dry wind.
Coast tea tree
Coast tea tree
Coast tea tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) is a flowering shrub native to southeastern Australia that has also been introduced in other continents and islands. It is very salt-resistant, so it can be used to stabilize sand dunes and beaches. The small fruits sport a wheel-spoke pattern on top and drop off the branches soon after maturing.
Lemon-scented tea-tree
Lemon-scented tea-tree
Lemon-scented tea-tree (Leptospermum petersonii) is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is fast-growing, drought-resistant, and suitable for both coastal and inland gardens. The essential oils obtained from its leaves are used in the manufacture of candles and soap.
Weeping tea tree
Weeping tea tree
Weeping tea tree typically grows near creeks and rivers where water is abundant. This species is known to attract wattlebirds and honeyeaters. Weeping tea tree makes a great addition to any garden since it can be easily grown with cuttings, half-ripened tips, or seeds.
Broom tea-tree 'Martini'
Broom tea-tree 'Martini'
Broom tea-tree 'Martini' attracts attention throughout the year with ornamental foliage and flowers in spring. Its parentage and the meaning of its name are unknown. Broom tea-tree 'Martini' offers gardeners a hardy plant that can adapt to difficult soils and supplies food for bees. It is also highly adaptable and can be found in windy, salty, or sunny areas.
Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow'
Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow'
Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow' is distinct for its bright red double flowers. A cultivar of Leptospermum scoparium, its name derives from its bold coloring. Gardeners appreciate the ornamental value of its flowers and foliage as well as its tolerance for drought and poor soil. Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow' is also noted to make a great flowering hedge.
Broom tea-tree 'Nichollsii'
Broom tea-tree 'Nichollsii'
Broom tea-tree 'Nichollsii' features small, dark green leaves and bears an abundance of white to dark pink flowers, often with a distinctive central burst of darker shades. Its compact, bushy growth habit is accentuated by the striking contrast between foliage and blooms. Thriving in well-drained soils, this hardy shrub harnesses full sun to produce a vibrant floral display that can attract various pollinators.
Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask'
Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask'
This cultivar of the Broom tea-tree is more compact, with rounded, dense branches that create a small, aromatic evergreen shrub. The broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' also has full double blooms with deeply red colored flowers. It is about two feet shorter in height than the original plant.
Broom tea-tree 'Snow White'
Broom tea-tree 'Snow White'
Broom tea-tree 'Snow White' is a Broom tea-tree cultivar, noted for its tiny, rose-like, white blooms with green centers. The cultivar's foliage is no less interesting, particularly during the cool weather when the needle-like leaves become tinged with pink. In warm climates, broom tea-tree 'Snow White' is prized as an ornamental plant that gives year-round interest, both with its foliage and the flowers. The cultivar name probably comes from the color of its blossoms.
Broom tea-tree 'Red Ensign'
Broom tea-tree 'Red Ensign'
Broom tea-tree 'Red Ensign'is an evergreen tea tree cultivar named for its unique red color. It develops a flush of deep pink-crimson flowers with dark centers and double-layered petals that bloom in late spring. The leaves also turn red and have a unique scent when crushed. This plant is often used as an ornamental shrub and adds a lovely pop of color to any garden.
Large-fruited tea tree
Large-fruited tea tree
Large-fruited tea tree is characterized by its woody growth habit and small, aromatic leaves. Its distinctive large, showy flowers emerge in various shades, attracting pollinators. This species thrives in well-drained soils and is often found in harsh environments where its resilience to drought enables it to survive when others cannot.
Alpine tea-tree
Alpine tea-tree
Alpine tea-tree is a resilient shrub native to rocky, alpine environments where it withstands harsh conditions with ease. Its small, needle-like leaves cling tightly to arching branches, a testament to its adaptation for minimal water loss. During its blooming season, alpine tea-tree showcases a profusion of delicate white flowers, each with a burst of prominent stamens, adding a touch of contrast against the tough, green foliage.
Large-leaf yellow teatree
Large-leaf yellow teatree
Large-leaf yellow teatree is a captivating shrub endemic to Australia, notable for its dense, fine foliage and compact growth habit. Its small, needle-like leaves help it conserve water in its native dry habitats. During flowering, large-leaf yellow teatree is adorned with delicate white blossoms that contrast its dark-green canopy, attracting various pollinators and providing a stunning display of nature's adaptability.
Leptospermum turbinatum
Leptospermum turbinatum
Leptospermum turbinatum is characterized by its compact, shrubby form and the distinctive, small, and often turbinate (top-shaped) fruits that give it its name. This hardy plant bears small, needle-like leaves and produces white or pink flowers, adapted to attract a variety of pollinators. Typically found in challenging environments, such as rocky outcrops, its fine foliage and floriferous nature provide resilience and an adaptive edge in harsh conditions.
Ngungun may bush
Ngungun may bush
Ngungun may bush is a hardy shrub with distinct needle-like foliage, presenting a dense, compact appearance. Its small, white blossoms emerge profusely, often attracting pollinators with their subtle, sweet fragrance. Adapted to thrive in rocky and sandy soils, ngungun may bush demonstrates resilience in poor-nutrient conditions, a trait that underscores its practicality in erosion control and as an ornamental in xeriscaped gardens.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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More Genus
Tea trees
Leptospermum
The tea trees (genus Leptospermum) are a diverse group of flowering trees and small shrubs in the myrtle family. Sporting showy flowers and often quite drought tolerant, tea trees are popular ornamental plants, especially in the Antipodes (where they are native) and the western United States. When bees exclusively source their nectar from tea trees, they produce a honey that is marketed as Manuka Honey, which is almost exclusively grown in New Zealand and is thus strongly associated with that country.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Tea trees
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Attributes of Tea trees
Plant Height
2 m
Spread
2 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tea trees
Distribution of Tea trees
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Distribution Map of Tea trees
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tea trees
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Tea trees is notably adaptable but thrives best in full sun exposures with well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Adequate watering is important, allowing the substrate to dry between waterings. Though tolerant of a range of temperatures, tea trees prefers milder climates and should be protected from frost. Challenges include susceptibility to root rot, webbing caterpillars, and scale insects. Seasonally, tea trees requires increased hydration during hot summers and less in cooler winters, with mulching beneficial for root protection.
Exploring the Tea trees Plants
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8 most common species：
Broom tea-tree
Broom tea-tree (Leptospermum scoparium) is an upright evergreen shrub that blooms with showy white, pink, or red flowers. The flowers eventually fall off and are replaced by seed capsules. Broom tea-tree wood is regularly used in tool handles and when burnt can imbue meat with a pleasant smoky flavor.
Common tea tree
Common tea tree (Leptospermum polygalifolium) is an evergreen tree that will grow from 3.5 to 5 m tall with a 1.8 to 2.5 m spread. It blooms profusely in spring with white flowers with wispy green centers. Foliage is reddish-purple. Prefers full sun and is tolerant of seaside conditions. Needs protection from hot, dry wind.
Coast tea tree
Coast tea tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) is a flowering shrub native to southeastern Australia that has also been introduced in other continents and islands. It is very salt-resistant, so it can be used to stabilize sand dunes and beaches. The small fruits sport a wheel-spoke pattern on top and drop off the branches soon after maturing.
Lemon-scented tea-tree
Lemon-scented tea-tree (Leptospermum petersonii) is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is fast-growing, drought-resistant, and suitable for both coastal and inland gardens. The essential oils obtained from its leaves are used in the manufacture of candles and soap.
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All Species of Tea trees
Broom tea-tree
Common tea tree
Coast tea tree
Lemon-scented tea-tree
Weeping tea tree
Broom tea-tree 'Martini'
Broom tea-tree 'Ruby Glow'
Broom tea-tree 'Nichollsii'
Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask'
Broom tea-tree 'Snow White'
Broom tea-tree 'Red Ensign'
Large-fruited tea tree
Alpine tea-tree
Large-leaf yellow teatree
Leptospermum turbinatum
Ngungun may bush
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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