Leptospermum nitidum ‘Coppersheen’ (Shiny Tea Tree)

An attractive foliage tree with small, bronze-red leaves which give a light, soft appearance. Fast growing tree with red young stems. Shows a profusion of large, white flowers in late summer. Can be pruned to form a dense, colourful shelter or screen. Grows approximately 3 x 3m in 5 years.

Full sun with well drained soils. Very hardy, tolerant of drought and coastal conditions. Suits clay soils. Frost tender when young.