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Back to buying optionsTea Tree Plant – Melaleuca alternifolia Live Evergreen Plant | 3 Inch Pot | Aromatic Foliage | Australian Tea Tree | Outdoor & Container Plant
Add an aromatic evergreen to your plant collection with a live Tea Tree Plant (Melaleuca alternifolia). Native to Australia, this attractive evergreen shrub is known for its slender green foliage, naturally branching growth, and distinctive aromatic leaves.
Tea Tree makes an interesting addition to warm-climate gardens, patios, container collections, and outdoor landscapes. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, while its compact young size makes this 3-inch potted starter easy to establish and grow.
This listing is for 1 young live Tea Tree Plant growing in a 3-inch pot. The plant will be small when received and will continue developing with proper light, watering, and growing conditions. Plant size and foliage may vary slightly depending on season and growing conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Tea Tree Plant
✔️ Melaleuca alternifolia
✔️ Young plant in a 3-inch pot
✔️ Aromatic evergreen foliage
✔️ Suitable for containers and warm-climate gardens
✔️ Compact starter plant ready for continued growth
✔️ Carefully packaged for shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tea Tree, Australian Tea Tree
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Young live potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet in cultivation
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Provide plenty of sunlight and excellent drainage. Keep the soil moderately moist while the young plant establishes, then allow the upper soil to dry slightly between waterings. Protect Tea Tree from frost and prolonged freezing temperatures.
