Leptospermum scoparium 'Helene Strybing'
Helene Strybing Manuka Tea Tree
Description
New Zealand Tea Tree has small, needle-like green leaves with showy, 1/2" rose-like flowers in winter and spring. These shrubs can be thinned to enhance their attractive branch structure and flaking bark. They need very little water once established. 'Helene Strybing' grows 6-10' tall by 5-8' wide. It has an open structure with deep pink blooms.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.