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Leptospermum
The wonderful Tea Tree is part of a genus made up of about 80 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees with small narrow, needle-like leaves, some of which are aromatic when crushed, a bit lemony. Native of Australia, it has a relative that is native to NZ which is naturally widespread in certain areas.
When Captain Cook’s crew and the early settlers were suffering from scurvy as well as withdrawal from their regular English tea, they would use the leaves of a variety of the Leptospermum to make a brew.
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The flowers range in colour from white through pink and red shades, and there are singles and doubles that bloom prolifically. They are used in many different ways in landscaping; groups of trees provide graceful hedging, single specimens provide a splash of colour, they can be pruned to shapes such as standards, and they make an excellent addition to the vase. The nectar from the flowers is harvested by bees and makes a yummy and highly beneficial honey.
The requirements for cultivation of the species are that they are best suited to well-drained soil in full sun, but some will tolerate wet and shady conditions. In order to retain their bushy habit, light pruning from a young age and each year after flowering is recommended. Most species are hardy to drought.
Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka is a bushy shrub seldom more than 3.5 – 4m high, but Leptospermum ericoides, known as Kanuka grows into a small tree up to 12m or more. Both species are, however, extremely variable. They flower in profusion and Manuka has showy, white flowers about 10cm across but Kanuka has much smaller flowers. The fruits are woody capsules containing numerous small, linear seeds. Manuka sheds its bark in long papery strips and the wood is the best known firewood in New Zealand so you can always put your prunings into the fire which will keep you warm and hapy and gay on those cold winter nights!
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Leptospermum Burgundy Queen
Native.Manuka AKA Tea Tree.
Exquisite double flowers that start appearing in late winter and continue through to the spring. The flowers are in tones of burgundy-red and are complemented by dainty deep bronze aromatic foliage. Happy in the sun. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m
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Leptospermum Coppersheen
The Australian Silky Tea Tree is a graceful, open, evergreen tree with stunning red bronze foliage. In summer masses of single white flowers with a green centres smother the branches and make the bees happy. Quite tolerant but happiest in the sun with good drainage.
'Coppersheen' looks good as a single specimen and the foliage colour combines well with other garden colours. Equally it looks great as a closely planted screen or hedge and for this purpose it trims very well.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2.5m x 2m
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Leptospermum Kea
Native. A little compact evergreens shrub with single pale pink flowers from autumn through to winter. The foliage is small and pointed and coloured a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in a sunny spot.
Habit: Compact
Height: 30cm x 45cm
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Container: 1.5L
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Leptospermum Nanum Ruru
Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has a profusion of single deep pink flowers from late spring through to summer. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a deep dark green. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen.
Habit: Compat
Height: 30cm x 45cm
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Current Stock Height: 15/20cm
Container: 2.5L
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Leptospermum Nanum Tui
Native. AKA Tea Tree. This dwarf form of Tea Tree has single white, pink-flushed flowers with a dark eye that appear during spring. Upright growth habit and very free flowering, tolerating most soil types and conditions. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 45cm x 45cm
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Container: PB5
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Leptospermum Pink Cascade
Native. An unusual form of our native Manuka (Tea Tree) which has a low semi-prostrate habit that makes it ideal for cascading over walls and banks. Can also be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. The foliage is tiny, narrow and pointed, the flowers are in tones of rose red and pink. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Height: 60cm x 90cm
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Current Stock Height: 10/20cm
Container: 2.5L
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Leptospermum Red Falls
Bright single red flowers on ornamental dark foliage make this prostrate ground cover a good choice for cascading over walls or covering banks. The flowers appear in late winter. Will grow in most soils as long as well drained. Prefers sun. Can be trimmed to keep tidy if you wish. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Height: 50cm x 150cm
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Current Stock Height: 10/15cm
Container: 2.5l
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Leptospermum Wiri Joan
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Small, bright red double flowers open from tight buds in winter bringing some much needed colour to the garden. Neat and tidy green foliage, hardy and easy to grow. Prefers a sunny spot and a little trim after flowering. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m
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Container: PB 8
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Leptospermum Wiri Susan
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Attractive evergreen shrub with large single white flowers in autumn and spring. Dainty fresh green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. Happiest in the sun, hardy and easy to grow.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m
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Current Stock Height: 30/40cm
Container: 2L
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