Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leptospermum morrisonii Burgundy Tea Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
An attractive tall shrub with striking burgundy coloured leaves and an abundance of large white flowers during summer. Useful for background planting or a fast growing screen or hedge, the stems may also be used as cut foliage in floral arrangements.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Requires a sunny or partly shaded position in most soil types, this includes coastal conditions. Minimal water requirement once established. Drought and frost tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering and fertilise with a long-term slow release fertiliser annually.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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