Leptospermum petersonii
Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as the Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, is an aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree native to Australia. Renowned for its bright green, lance-shaped leaves that release a refreshing lemon scent when crushed, it’s a favorite for adding both fragrance and visual appeal to gardens.
Growing 3–5 meters tall and 2–3 meters wide, this plant features delicate white to pink flowers in late spring to early summer that attract bees and pollinators. With an upright, open habit, it can be maintained as a large bush or small tree, making it versatile for hedges, screens, sensory gardens, or as a standalone specimen.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Leptospermum petersonii is low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and benefits from occasional pruning to encourage dense growth and maintain shape.
Mature Height:
Mature Width:
2 – 3 meters
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About This Tree
Botanical Profile
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Mature Height
Mature Width:
2 – 3 meters
Approx 30 – 60 cm per year
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Leptospermum petersonii is considered:
Yes
Flower Colour: White
Flower Type:
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How to Plant Leptospermum petersonii
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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