broom tea tree
Leptospermum scoparium
USDA zones9 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall6 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Broom tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium) is a shrub for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. White flowers open in spring and again in summer, and they attract butterflies and bees. The evergreen leaves are fragrant.
Pairs well with White sage, Calamint, and Capers.
Native range
New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand.