Leptospermum morrisonii Burgundy Leptospermum morrisonii Burgundy Botanical Name: Leptospermum morrisonii Burgundy Common Names: Tea Tree, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Shrubs, Trees Plant Habit: Shrub Like Description: An attractive tall shrub with striking burgundy coloured leaves and an abundance of large white flowers during summer. Useful for background planting or a fast growing screen or hedge, the stems may also be used as cut foliage in floral arrangements. Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Any, Well Drained Family Name: Myrtaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Origin: Australia Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Wind Break Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Burgundy Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Cream, White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring Requires a sunny or partly shaded position in most soil types, this includes coastal Fruit: Yes conditions. Minimal water requirement once established. Drought and frost tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering and fertilise with a long-term slow release fertiliser Requirements: annually. Growth Rate: Moderate Maintenance Level: Low Plant Care: Water Usage: Low Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.