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Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon and Lime' (Peppermint tree 'Lemon and Lime')
2 hours care
per year
per year
8m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon and Lime'
Other names
Peppermint tree 'Lemon and Lime', Willow myrtle 'Lemon and Lime', Willow peppermint 'Lemon and Lime', Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon & Lime'
Genus
Agonis Agonis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lemon and Lime' _ 'Lemon and Lime' is a tender, compact, weeping, evergreen tree with pendent branches bearing narrowly lance-shaped, bright green leaves, yellow-green when young, and clusters of fragrant, white flowers in summer.
Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon and Lime' is: Evergreen
Habit
Weeping
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-green in Spring; Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Best with minimal pruning.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring at 16C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon and Lime' (Peppermint tree 'Lemon and Lime') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Specimen tree, Greenhouse, Conservatory, Coastal, Beds and borders, Architectural
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates part shade & dry periods once established. Under glass, grow in well-drained, ericaceous soil in full light & ventilation. Water moderately & f
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon and Lime'
Other names
Peppermint tree 'Lemon and Lime', Willow myrtle 'Lemon and Lime', Willow peppermint 'Lemon and Lime', Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon & Lime'
Genus
Agonis Agonis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lemon and Lime' _ 'Lemon and Lime' is a tender, compact, weeping, evergreen tree with pendent branches bearing narrowly lance-shaped, bright green leaves, yellow-green when young, and clusters of fragrant, white flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Weeping
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-green in Spring; Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Best with minimal pruning.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring at 16C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Agonis flexuosa 'Lemon and Lime' (Peppermint tree 'Lemon and Lime') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Specimen tree, Greenhouse, Conservatory, Coastal, Beds and borders, Architectural
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates part shade & dry periods once established. Under glass, grow in well-drained, ericaceous soil in full light & ventilation. Water moderately & f
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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