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
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.