Leptospermum petersonii
Lemon Scented Tea Tree · Myrtaceae
Leptospermum petersonii (or Leptospermum citratum), lemon-scented teatree is a tall shrub to small tree, growing to a maximum of 5 metres which is cultivated as an ornamental and for essential oils.
About Lemon Scented Tea Tree
Leptospermum petersonii (or Leptospermum citratum), lemon-scented teatree is a tall shrub to small tree, growing to a maximum of 5 metres which is cultivated as an ornamental and for essential oils. It naturally occurs near sclerophyll forest or rainforest, on sandy or rocky escarpments, on the east coast of Australia. It has simple leaves, 20–40 mm long, with a distinctive lemony aroma. The flowers are white, followed by woody capsules.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | New South Wales, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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