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

Add year-round interest to your garden with the New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum scoparium), an evergreen ornamental shrub prized for its dense branching, attractive foliage, and seasonal blooms. Its compact growth and adaptability make it a great choice for garden borders, hedges, containers, and decorative landscape plantings.

This listing includes one live Manuka Tea Tree starter plant, measuring approximately 5–7 inches tall at the time of shipping. It is a healthy young plant ready to establish in a suitable landscape or container.

Plant Size at Shipping:

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

Plant Information:

• Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium
• Common Name: New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub
• Landscape Uses: Hedges, borders, foundation plantings, containers, and ornamental gardens

Growing Information:

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

Plant Features:

• Evergreen foliage
• Attractive ornamental flowers
• Compact branching habit
• Excellent for containers and landscape use
• Suitable for hedges and accent plantings

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower production, root structure, and overall appearance 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
• Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Attractive seasonal blooms
• Ideal for hedges, borders, and containers
• Compact branching growth
• Thrives in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11

🧾 MATERIALS:

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

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: New Zealand Manuka Tea Tree
Scientific Name: Leptospermum scoparium
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White to Pink Flowers (varies by cultivar)
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained, Slightly Acidic Soil
Water: Moderate
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. Can this plant be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs well in containers, patios, and decorative planters with good drainage.

3. What light conditions are best?
The plant grows best in full sun.

4. Is this an evergreen shrub?
Yes. Manuka Tea Tree is an evergreen ornamental shrub in suitable climates.

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