Leptospermum ‘Silver’ (Tea Tree)
Leptospermum ‘Silver’ is a beautifully refined tea tree variety distinguished by its soft, silvery foliage and delicate white spring flowers. Elegant, hardy, and highly versatile, it adds lightness, texture, and year-round beauty to modern, native, and coastal garden designs.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Leptospermum ‘Silver’
✔ Soft silver foliage - Brightens garden spaces and pairs well with both natives and ornamentals.
✔ Delicate white blooms - Produces masses of nectar-rich flowers in spring.
✔ Hardy & drought tolerant - Thrives with minimal water once established.
✔ Attractive fine texture - Adds softness and movement to landscape plantings.
✔ Low maintenance - Reliable and easy to grow in a wide range of conditions.
🏡 How to Use Leptospermum ‘Silver’ in Your Garden
✅ Feature shrub - Its shimmering foliage makes it a beautiful focal point.
✅ Mixed native borders - Blends effortlessly with grevilleas, banksias, and grasses.
✅ Screening or informal hedging - Forms a soft, natural barrier with year-round interest.
✅ Coastal and sandy gardens - Handles wind, salt spray, and poor soils with ease.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 1 to 1.2 metres apart for hedging, or allow extra room for a more natural, open habit when grown as a feature shrub.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Leptospermum ‘Silver’
How tall does ‘Silver’ grow?
It typically reaches 2 to 3 metres tall, forming a graceful, lightly arching shrub.
Does the foliage stay silver year-round?
Yes, the fine leaves maintain their soft silver tone throughout all seasons.
Is it suitable for coastal environments?
Absolutely, it's well adapted to salt, wind, and sandy soils.
Is it drought tolerant?
Once established, it thrives in low-water gardens with minimal irrigation.
Does it require pruning?
Pruning is optional; a light trim after flowering helps maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?
Don’t wait, secure your Leptospermum ‘Silver’ today and enjoy its shimmering foliage and delicate spring flowers year-round!