New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka

Leptospermum Scoparium

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Overview

The New Zealand Tea Tree, or Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium), is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 16 feet tall. It boasts dense, needle-like leaves and spring blossoms in white or pink. Manuka thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, proving hardy to 20°F. Ideal for hedges or as a specimen, this tea tree requires minimal water once established and adds a distinct, durable presence to landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–10

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — Ideal for hedges or as a specimen

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae

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Photos (106)

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — this tea tree requires minimal water once established and adds a distinct; needle-like, image 97

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — shrub for full or half; as bees use its flowers to produce the highly regarded Manuka honey, image 92

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 16 feet tall; ideal for hedges or as a specimen, image 93

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — showcasing a palette of white; manuka serves a notable role in apiculture, image 105

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — <br><br>Manuka typically ranges in height from 6.5 to 16 feet with a spread of 4 to 10, image 102

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — enabling it to serve as a stunning focal point or an elegant privacy screen; this tea tree, image 103

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — The plant's blossoms appear in late spring and early summer, image 104

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — Indigenous to New Zealand; known scientifically as Leptospermum scoparium and colloquially, image 100

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — needle-like foliage and a profusion of delicate blossoms that can enhance any garden, image 101

New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium) — which often draws pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of soil types, image 106

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