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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Fruit: Other: Small woody capsules containing numerous seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Shiny Tea Tree
  • Grampians Tea-Tree

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Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2015-04-07
Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2021-05-16
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Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2019-05-08
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Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2019-05-05
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