LEPTOSPERMUM L.WILSON

Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium ‘L. Wilson’
Common Names: Tea Tree, Leptospermum ‘L. Wilson’
Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, and slightly acidic substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Fine, aromatic, needle-like evergreen leaves; compact and upright form
Flowers: Masses of small, pale pink to white flowers cover the branches in spring to early summer
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Leptospermum ‘L. Wilson’ is admired for its delicate blooms and fine-textured evergreen foliage, adding softness and refinement to Mediterranean, coastal, and low-water landscapes.

Pollinator Gardens:
Its abundant flowering supports bees and other pollinators, making it a beautiful and ecologically beneficial addition to the garden.

Shrub Borders or Informal Hedges:
Its upright growth and long blooming period make it ideal for mixed shrub plantings, screens, or informal hedges.

Benefits:

Drought Tolerant: Once established, it thrives with minimal irrigation and adapts well to dry conditions.

Low Maintenance: Requires little care beyond occasional pruning after flowering; pest- and disease-resistant.

Long Blooming Season: Produces abundant blooms that create a striking floral display over several weeks.

Evergreen Structure: Offers year-round greenery and form, even when not in bloom.

Adaptable: Suitable for coastal, urban, and Mediterranean climates with poor or rocky soils.

Leptospermum ‘L. Wilson’ is a graceful, flowering evergreen shrub that delivers seasonal color, pollinator value, and reliable structure to water-wise landscapes. Its refined texture and resilient nature make it a smart, sustainable choice for modern and naturalistic gardens.