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

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

Kunzea scoparium

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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positive

neutral

negative

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