Description

Leptospermum Petersonii, lemon-scented teatree is a tall shrub to small tree, growing to a maximum of 5 metres which is cultivated as an ornamental and for essential oils. It naturally occurs near sclerophyll forest or rainforest, on sandy or rocky escarpments, on the east coast of Australia.

• Height up to 2m
• Well drained or sandy soil.
• Flowers – spring
• Attracts –Native bees, butterflies and other insects
• Tolerates light frost