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Agonis flexuosa

Peppermint Tree, Willow Myrtle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme

 

Description

This tree is known as the peppermint tree because of scent of the leaves when the leaves are crushed. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub. It has abundant small white flowers in spring. It is a medium to fast grower to 25' or 35'.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Street Tree

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.