Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree)

• Shade Tree
• Feature Tree
• Screening or Privacy
• Rural Property Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Revegetation or Regeneration

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 8 m – 15 m

Mature Width: 4 m – 8 m

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm/year.

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm/year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) frost tolerant?

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Agonis flexuosa produces small clustered white flowers through spring and summer. While subtle, the blooms sit lightly along the weeping branches, adding a gentle seasonal highlight to its fine peppermint-scented foliage.

Does Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) is Native to South-west Western Australia, where it grows naturally in coastal areas, sandy soils, and open woodlands.

Its dense, weeping canopy provides shelter for small birds, while its nectar- and pollen-rich flowers support native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects that strengthen local biodiversity.

Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Agonis flexuosa performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with organic matter to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops reliable drought resilience.

Is Agonis flexuosa - Willow Myrtle (Peppermint Tree) Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Agonis flexuosa develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in dry coastal and inland conditions and maintains its graceful form with minimal supplementary watering.