{"product_id":"lemon-bun-tea-tree-leptospermum-obovatum-lemon-bun","title":"Lemon Bun Tea Tree - Leptospermum obovatum 'Lemon Bun'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Bun Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum obovatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Bun') is a neat, dense native shrub about 1m tall and wide, with small oval leaves that smell of lemon and open, creamy-white flowers. It is a tidy selection of a creek-edge species that is usually sprawling and leggy, so it suits hedges, mixed beds and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e Breeding has tamed the parent's open, leggy habit into a bushy shrub that fills out evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon-scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the foliage and it releases a fresh lemon fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in sun or shade, and once established tolerates frost, drought and salt spray as well as wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies and small native birds visit the flowers and shelter in the dense growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It doesn't need it, but clips happily if you want a formal shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs meet in about two seasons and form a dense hedge of about 1m, which can be clipped lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt spray and brings small birds and butterflies into native plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed beds and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot makes a scented feature by the door, and it adds a fine texture to mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Bun Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or shade, though the flowering is best in a sunny spot. Frost tolerant once established, it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable. The species grows along creeks, so it copes with wet soil, yet it is also drought tolerant once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first four to six weeks, or until the plant is established. A native slow release fertiliser in spring suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. For a clipped shape, trim lightly after flowering and stay within the leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lemon Bun Tea Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, bushy plant that picks up pace in warm soil and builds its dense shape over the first season. Availability of the tube depends on our grower. It shows as sold out whenever there is none, and the notify button on this page sends you an email the day plants are back in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-trees\"\u003eSee all of our tea trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eLeptospermum care guide: choosing and pruning tea trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant Lemon Bun for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. It matures at about 1m wide, so this spacing closes the gaps in two seasons without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves really lemon scented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The small oval leaves release a lemon scent when brushed or crushed, and the scent is strongest on warm days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in sun or shade. Flowering and density are best in full sun, so use shade only where you have no better option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790852194623,"sku":"LEP-OBO-LEMONB-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lemon-bun-tea-tree-leptospermum-obovatum-lemon-bun.jpg?v=1792208876","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lemon-bun-tea-tree-leptospermum-obovatum-lemon-bun","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}