The lemon Scented Tea Tree ( Leptospermum petersonii ) is Australian Native which grows into a large shrub or small tree up to 5 metres high. It is fast growing and has masses of small white flowers , mainly in Autumn. Crush the leaves with your hand and a wonderful lemon aroma will excite your senses. Aromatic Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves . I have made a tea from the crushed leaves. Use this plant as a privacy screen plus it can also be used for coastal gardens and it will attract birds which fee on the nectar from the flowers. It will tolerate light frost and once established, it is drought hardy. There are many species of Leptospermum ,but this one is common in Sydney gardens.
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