This upright shrub has many woody branches that form an open rounded habit. It has small lanced-shaped dark green pointed leaves and the white to pink wheel-shaped flowers appear during autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Leptospermum squarrosum is naturally found in Australia growing in New South Wales in woodlands or scrubland and in heath, on the coast in well drained moderately fertile sandy soils. It grows in an open to exposed sunny position and tolerates drought, light frost and salty soils.

The Pink Tea-tree is grown for its flowers and is planted in garden borders for screening and for autumn colour. It is suitable for coastal positions and adjoining mountains, establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is asy to cultivate and tolerates most soils and positions. ID 2136

Leptospermum (lep-to-SPERM-um) squarrosum (scwa-ROW-sum)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family