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Leptospermum, New Zealand Tea Bush, New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka 'Kea'

Leptospermumscoparium

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leptospermum (lep-toh-SPER-mum)
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Species
scoparium (sko-PAIR-ee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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