This shrub to small tree has peeling bark that reveals a pinkish trunk and slightly pendulous branches that form a bushy habit. It has light green narrow lanced-shaped leaves and the tiny white wheel-shaped flowers appear from winter to spring.
Hardiness zones 11 to 12
Leptospermum madidumis naturally found in Australia in northern Queensland growing along watercourses in sandy loams growing on well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.
Weeping Tea Tree is grown for its habit and is planted in small to medium size gardens along borders for screening or as a specimen. It is also suitable for tropical gardens or containers establishing in 2-3 years. ID 1134
Note:
This plant may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.
Leptospermum(lep-to-SPERM-um) madidum(mah-DID-um)
Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family