Leptospermum petersonii – ‘Lemon Scented Tea Tree’ 🌱$8🌱

🌱$8🌱 Leptospermum petersonii – ‘Lemon Scented Tea Tree’ 

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Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as the lemon-scented tea tree, is an aromatic evergreen Australian native shrub or small tree prized for its citrus fragrance and versatility in gardens and practical applications. 

It is a fast-growing, hardy plant that attracts pollinators and birds. Typically grows as a tall shrub to a small tree, reaching about 3-5 meters in height and 1-4 meters in width.

Common Uses

Gardening: Widely used as an ornamental plant, effective for hedging, screening, or windbreaks due to its fast-growing and dense habit.

Culinary: The lemon-scented leaves can be infused to make a strongly aromatic tea, or used as a flavouring in other dishes.

Essential Oils: The leaves and stems contain essential oils (citral and citronella) that are steam-distilled for use in:

●Candle and soap making.

Insect repellent.

●Antiseptic and antibacterial applications for minor cuts, burns, acne, and other skin conditions.

●Aromatherapy to aid concentration, combat coughs and colds, or as a mild sedative.