PatternBaseTea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Dynamic AccumulatorPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (tolerated)
Water
ModerateModerate
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
New Zealand Tea TreeLeptospermum scoparium
Both Melaleuca species compete for similar resources and growing conditions, with overlapping root systems and canopy requirements
Thyme Honey-MyrtleMelaleuca thymifoliaCongeneric species with similar ecological requirements leading to intense competition for water, nutrients, and light
True WatercressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticumTea tree essential oils may have allelopathic effects on watercress growth
Uses
Functions
Nutrient AccumulationMedicine
Common Questions
What zones does Tea Tree grow in?
Tea Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Tea Tree?
Good companions for Tea Tree include Bambara Groundnut, Macadamia.
Design guilds with Tea Tree and see companion relationships visually.
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