Squiggly Tea Tree
A great cold hardy tea tree selection from Xera Plants. We’ve grown Squiggly tea tree at our cold East Portland location for years and it’s never been bothered by even the most severe winter storms. In spring and through early summer it produces tons of cheerful little white flowers that cover the plants. A great one for tight spaces, this grows to about 5 feet by 2-3 feet wide and can be shaped easily by pruning. You could even achieve an almost formal boxwood look with this one or let it get a little more wild. Either way it’s a great cold hardy evergreen plant.
Latin Name: Leptospermum rupestre
Site and Soil: Well draining unamended soils in full all day sun
Hardiness: Hardy to about 5 F.
Size at Maturity: 5′ H x 2-3′ W
Bloom Time: Early summer
Pests & Diseases: None that we have observed
USDA Zone: 7b