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Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Coppersheen'
A hardy colourful small graceful tree with aromatic foliage on weeping branches with grey flaky bark. The narrow glossy leaves on red stems are a deep bronze-purple. It has exquisite flowers in late winter and spring with reddish petals, greenish sepals, prominent green centre and white stamens. Wonderful food for the bees. It grows naturally in many different sites and is very hardy. Great for growing in difficult ground.
Genus
Leptospermum
Species
polygalifolium
Cultivar
'Coppersheen'
Common name
Australian Tea Tree
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils / Tolerates wet soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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