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Spring–Summer
Tea Tree
Leptospermum scoparium
Family: Myrtaceae
Earthy & Warmteaherbal
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginAustralia, New Zealand
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Spring–Summer bloomer
Tea tree covers itself in hundreds of small white, pink, or red rose-like flowers in spring, its aromatic, resinous foliage giving us the essential tea tree oil prized in medicine and cosmetics.
Symbolism & Meaning
perseverance, abundance
In the Victorian language of flowers, tea tree means “Perseverance”.
Habitat & Environment
Australia, New Zealand
Tea Tree is native to Australia, New Zealand.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameLeptospermum scoparium
- FamilyMyrtaceae
- Native ToAustralia, New Zealand
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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