Leptospermum, Broom Tea-Tree, Manuka Myrtle, New Zealand Tea Bush, New Zealand Tea Tree 'Ruby Glow'

Leptospermumscoparium

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Leptospermum (lep-toh-SPER-mum)
Species
scoparium (sko-PAIR-ee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Livermore, California

Mountain View, California

Oak View, California

San Diego, California

Yuba City, California

Belleview, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Milford, New Jersey

Sao Paulo, São Paulo

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
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M
Albuquerque, NM | January 2016 | neutral

Does anyone know where I can buy this tree online? I saw seeds for sale on Ebay. I saw a Youtube video about the tree from a nursery in N...Read More

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Milford, NJ | September 2011 | positive

I bought my Australian Tea Rose from Well Sweep Herb Farm last year. I have been successful in keeping it moist and alive as an indoor pl...Read More

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Livingston, TX | March 2009 | neutral

I saw this plant, or similar variety of New Zealand Tea at Cornelius Nursery in Houston, TX this month.

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Talking Rock, GA | February 2009 | neutral

The plant does not grow in GA.
I am looking for a plant.

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Oak View, CA | May 2007 | positive

We have quite a few of these plants growing in my area. Some of them are large and flower profusely...very attractive. During the winte...Read More

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