About
An erect, deciduous shrub to about 1.2m tall from eastern North America with elliptic, bright green leaves and small, white, urn-shaped flowers followed by sweet, edible, blue-black berries in late summer. A hardy, ornamental bilberry for moist, acidic, woodland or heathland conditions.
About the genus
Commonly known as 'tea-tree', this is a genus of nearly 300 species of paper barks, honey myrtles or tea trees, endemic to Australia where they can be found near streams and swamps. These small trees have white, papery bark and soft, smooth oily leaves. Flowers are white and brush-like
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.