A medium tea tree grown for its rich copper-bronze foliage and white spring flowers. A colourful, hardy feature and informal screen for low-water gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Copper Glow Tea Tree
Leptospermum 'Copper Glow' is a shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Copper Glow Tea Tree
Copper Glow Tea Tree suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Copper Glow Tea Tree does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 90 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Copper Glow Tea Tree performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Copper Glow Tea Tree after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Copper Glow Tea Tree in the garden
Copper Glow Tea Tree earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a fast screen or informal hedge and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate as Copper Glow Tea Tree. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Copper Glow Tea Tree
Plant Sale lists Copper Glow Tea Tree as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
