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Leptospermum, Broom Tea-Tree, Manuka Myrtle, New Zealand Tea Bush, New Zealand Tea Tree 'Silver and Rose'

Leptospermum scoparium

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Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Leptospermum (lep-toh-SPER-mum)

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scoparium (sko-PAIR-ee-um)

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ROSLINDALE, MA | October 2016 | neutral

Dense growth to 4-5' high and wide. Abundant rose pink, green centered flowers in spring and summer, bright gray-green needle-like foliage.

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Leptospermum, Broom Tea-Tree, Manuka Myrtle, New Zealand Tea Bush, New Zealand Tea Tree 'Silver and Rose'

Leptospermum scoparium

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