Lemon-scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum petersonii, Myrtaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dwarf MacadamiaMacadamia hildebrandii

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Desert RaisinSolanum centrale

Pest DeterrentShade Provision

Hillock BushMelaleuca hypericifolia

Pest DeterrentPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Broad-leaved Palm LilyCordyline petiolaris

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Swamp HibiscusHibiscus diversifolius

Both species prefer similar wetland conditions leading to intense root competition

Red-flowered MalleeEucalyptus erythronema

Eucalyptus phenolics strongly inhibit tea tree species growth and survival

Uses

Functions

Essential Oil ProductionPest DeterrentWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Lemon-scented Tea Tree grow in?

Lemon-scented Tea Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Lemon-scented Tea Tree?

Good companions for Lemon-scented Tea Tree include Dwarf Macadamia, Desert Raisin, Hillock Bush, Broad-leaved Palm Lily.

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