Leptospermum polygalifolium ssp. polygalifolium
YELLOW TEA TREE, JELLY BUSH
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Leptospermum flavescens

Other Common Names: Tantoon Tea Tree

 
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Leptospermum polygalifolium ssp. polygalifolium
YELLOW TEA TREE, JELLY BUSH
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer, late winter

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, spillover, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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