Tea Tree Plant Melaleuca alternifolia - 3-Inch Pot | Aromatic Evergreen Starter

About This Plant

Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. This young live plant features slender green foliage with aromatic leaves and a naturally branching growth habit. It is well-suited for warm-climate gardens, patios, and container collections, offering year‑round greenery.

What You Will Receive

1 live Tea Tree Plant in a 3-inch pot. The plant is a young, potted starter and may be small at receipt, continuing to grow with proper light and care. Plant size and foliage may vary slightly by season and growing conditions.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Tea Tree, Australian Tea Tree
• Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
• Growth Stage: Young live potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing and allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet in cultivation
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Provide plenty of sunlight and excellent drainage. Keep the soil moderately moist while the young plant establishes, then allow the upper soil to dry slightly between waterings. Protect from frost and prolonged freezing temperatures.

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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