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LEPTOSPERMUM macrocarpum 'Copper Sheen'
Commonly known as Australian tea tree
Distinctive bronzy-purple young leaves and single white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic leaves, silky when young. Leaves 1-2cm (less than 1in) long.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
To 2m (6ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFlowers 1.5-3cm (½ to 1in) across, conspicuously green in the centre.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented foliage
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Bee friendly
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Leptospermum - Growing Guide