New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree Live Plant – 5–7" Tall – Leptospermum scoparium

Add year-round beauty to your garden or patio with the New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum scoparium), an evergreen ornamental shrub admired for its fine aromatic foliage and attractive seasonal blooms. Its naturally compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for landscape borders, decorative containers, patios, and specialty gardens.

This listing includes one live New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree, measuring approximately 5–7 inches tall at the time of shipping. The young starter plant is well-rooted and ready for transplanting into a larger container or garden after arrival.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Approx. 5–7 inches tall at time of shipping

Plant Information:

• Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium
• Common Names: New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka Tea Tree, Manuka
• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub
• Foliage: Fine-textured, aromatic evergreen foliage
• Bloom Color: White to pink flowers (depending on variety)
• Growth Rate: Medium

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, recently pruned, partially defoliated, or with varying foliage depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in plant size, branching, foliage density, and flowering stage should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (young plant). Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 1 live New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree
• Approximately 5–7 inches tall
• Botanical name: Leptospermum scoparium
• Aromatic evergreen ornamental shrub
• Suitable for containers and landscape planting
• Medium growth rate
• Performs best in full sun to partial sun
• Well-rooted young starter plant

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 Live New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum scoparium)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka Tea Tree
Scientific Name: Leptospermum scoparium
Plant Type: Evergreen Ornamental Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White to Pink Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive one live New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree approximately 5–7 inches tall.

2. How tall is the plant when shipped?
The plant is approximately 5–7 inches tall at the time of shipping.

3. Can this plant be grown in containers?
Yes. Manuka Tea Tree grows well in containers with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight.

4. What growing conditions are best?
It performs best in full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil and regular watering while establishing.

5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree is generally suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 9–11.