woolly tea tree
Also known as: Australian tea tree
An upright, half-hardy, evergreen shrub to 5m in height, with green, sometimes red-flushed stems and small, silky-hairy, grey-green leaves, aromatic when crushed. Solitary white flowers with red-brown markings, to 2cm across, are produced in late spring to summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- woolly tea tree (Leptospermum lanigerum)
- Genus
- Leptospermum
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of woolly tea tree
Distribution map
E and Southeastern Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of woolly tea tree
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woolly tea tree care guide
- Moderate watering while young, mature shrubs withstand dry conditions
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering while young, mature shrubs withstand dry conditions
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release native shrub fertilizer applied once each early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings, with bottom heat.
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered, sunny position in full sun. Not hardy below -0.5°C
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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