Detail
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Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes'
Tea-tree
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental small shrub as a feature plant for native landscapes, verges, raised beds, median strips, parks and reserves.
Regular pruning promotes bushier growth. Prefers very well-drained soils.
Large flowers change from white to pink as they age. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 1-1.5m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Mrytaceae
  • Botanical Name Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes'
  • Common Name Tea-tree
  • Habit Erect, Compact
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Hedge, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)