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Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow White' (Tea tree 'Snow White')
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow White'
Other names
Tea tree 'Snow White'
Genus
Leptospermum Leptospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Snow White' _ 'Snow White' is a tender, bushy, evergreen shrub with slender, upright to arching shoots bearing small, narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, double, white flowers with maroon centres.
Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow White' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Arching, Upright
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8 - Lightly prune unwanted shoots after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow White' (Tea tree 'Snow White') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Water freely in the growing season, sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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)
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Botanical name
Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow White'
Other names
Tea tree 'Snow White'
Genus
Leptospermum Leptospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Snow White' _ 'Snow White' is a tender, bushy, evergreen shrub with slender, upright to arching shoots bearing small, narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, double, white flowers with maroon centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8 - Lightly prune unwanted shoots after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow White' (Tea tree 'Snow White') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Water freely in the growing season, sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, 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)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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