Botanical Name
Leptospermum petersonii
Common Name
Lemon-scented Tea Tree
Description
Lemon-scented Tea Tree is an aromatic native shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant lemon-scented leaves and masses of small white flowers that create delightful sensory garden experiences. This attractive species produces clusters of five-petaled white flowers in spring while the crushed leaves release a strong, pleasant lemon fragrance perfect for natural aromatherapy. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves provide attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage with exceptional aromatic qualities year-round. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions. Perfect for herb gardens, sensory plantings, and areas where fragrant foliage and medicinal properties create therapeutic garden environments.
Plant Category
Large Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 2-5 meters, Spread: 2-3 meters
Leptospermum petersonii naturally occurs along the eastern coast of Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate to subtropical climates.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples for its medicinal properties, with the aromatic leaves being used for treating respiratory ailments, skin conditions, and as a natural antiseptic, continuing the important therapeutic tradition of native tea trees.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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