Tea Tree – Melaleuca alternifolia Live Plant in 6-Inch Pot | Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree

About This Plant

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree from Australia. It features fragrant green foliage and a vigorous growth habit, suitable for sunny gardens, patios, and container landscapes.

What You Will Receive

1 live Tea Tree plant grown in a large 6-inch nursery pot. The healthy, well-established young plant features aromatic evergreen foliage and can develop into an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Tea Tree / Australian Tea Tree
• Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
• Growth Stage: Established young live plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Regular while establishing; adjust as the plant matures
• Foliage: Aromatic evergreen green leaves
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub or small tree
• Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
• USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11
• Cold Tolerance: Protect from freezing temperatures
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Patio Friendly: Yes
• Outdoor Friendly: Yes, in suitable climates

Care Tip

After arrival, acclimate the plant before making major changes. Provide plenty of sunlight and water regularly while the root system establishes, but avoid waterlogged soil. In colder climates, keep the plant container-grown so it can be moved to a protected location before freezing weather.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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