Cultivation. TheButtonPintrest = document.getElementById("ButtonPintrest"); Slightly frost tender. The leaves when crushed have a beautiful citrus scent. The small, white flowers are pretty but not very conspicuous and followed by woody capsules. Zone: 11. Leptospermum scoparium is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. Excellent screening shrub, windbreaker or hedge. Excellent screen, windbreak and hedge. Dense neat upright foliage is ideal for clipping into hedges and windbreaks, especially in seaside coastal gardens. A versatile, fast growing shrub with fine, deep purple foliage forming a graceful, weeping habit with its purple-pink new growth. Leptospermum petersonii: tea tree. Captain Cook and his crew tried to make tea-like infusions from it, believing the citrus aroma would prevent scurvy. November Leptospermum petersonii or the Lemon Scented Tea Tree is a vigorous, fast growing, tall shrub with handsome foliage that is intensely aromatic (lemon). Their very fast growth making them ideal for quick screening in new housing areas. Otherwise low maintenance ,apart from a trim now and again to keep it tidy and a light sprinkling of blood and bone (or a balance fertiliser for natives) once a year, in spring. Leptospermum petersonii ( Lemon Scented Tea Tree ) is a shrub or small tree that is native to northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Suffice to say though that all shrubs require regular access to water to get established which generally takes around one year. Although they prefer full sun they will grow in part shade but will tend to have a more open habit. Comments: Name means slender seed. Great small tree for small gardens. Leptospermum ‘Seclusion’ is a medium to tall shrub growing approx. Like most Leptospermum species, it is tough and hardy, and suitable for a wide range of positions. Uses: informal hedge, informal screen, shade tree Growth rate: average In late spring and summer, bronze buds open to a profusion of long-lasting snowy white flowers. Photo Locations: Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA, UC Santa Cruz Arboretum - Santa Cruz, CA, Quail Botanical Gardens - Encinitas, CA, San Marcos Growers - Santa Barbara, CA and Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA. Not sure what to do with this tree and to remove it would possibly upset the others as it is third from the end? The new foliage is a copper/bronze colour. Leptospermum petersonii Lemon Hedge is a great hardy, native Australian hedge. http://anpsa.org.au/leptos1.html Regards Lisa. How far apart should they be planted?. It grows near wet sclerophyll forest or rainforest on rocky escarpments. It is more hardy than the species - to 0F - and also much more tolerant of branch and root pruning. The lemon-scented leaves can be used for teas, leading to the common name of tea tree, and the oils from the leaves are used for essential oils and scents. Captain Cook and his crew tried to make tea-like infusions from it, believing the citrus aroma would prevent scurvy. Here we list businesses who usually sell this plant. Growing over 5m high, the lemon-scented foliage is used to flavour food and makes a tasty tea. A graceful weeping, evergreen compact form of the lemon scented tea tree. Prefers mild to warm climates and well drained soil. Beautiful shrubs these, so soft and fragrant.. Deb - Point Lonsdale victoria: Will this plant be suitable to plant on the south side of our back fence (ie the rear of our house faces north) to provide a soft screen?. It grows naturally in northern NSW and Queensland (north of Port Macquarie), but is naturalised in the Sydney region (from extensive planting). Perfect if you need a low maintenance medium-sized hedge for your seaside garden bed. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. You can train them to a single leader if you would rather a small tree form.. Lisa - Victoria south east suburbs: Hi we have lemon scented leptospermum as a front hedge for the last 10 yrs. The leaves, if crushed, give off a lemon scent. This is a very attractive shrub, a Leptospermum with masses of pink or white flowers from winter through to spring.. Can it be planted near septic trenches. If your back fence isn't too high and you can plant advanced specimens (the plant will get plenty of light over the top of the fence) then that would be OK, though it will be a bit sparse at lower levels where there isn't much sun.. Tim Pfitzner - Balaklava South australia: Hi,can you use these trees,to plant as a footpath tree,they'll be surrounded by pavers &close to the bitumen road.As they'll be planted under power lines I thought they'd be ideal for here only growing 5-6 meters high.thanks Tim.