This medium to tall shrub has aromatic leaves which have a strong lemon scent. This fantastic native produces masses of single white flowers through summer. The leaves and the stems both contain essential oils citronella and citral.
The leaves can be used for pot pourri or herbal tea. Ideal for use as a hedge or screen as well as ornamental use.
Common Name:
Lemon Scented Tea tree
Botanical Name:
Leptospermum petersonii
Plant size:
20 - 25cm
Pot size:
50mm
Max growth:
Grows to about 3 - 7m high and 2 - 5m wide
Maintenance:
Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth
Planting: