Gratis Garden Trees
Agonis flexuosa
(Peppermint Tree)
up to ~35'-high x ~30'-wide
(oval to round to umbrella to vase shaped canopy)
evergreen
medium to light green leaves
white flowers
brown capsules (Autumn)
origin: Western Australia (not invasive)
low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 6.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: low/leaves
low-medium flammability
high branch strength
pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity: medium
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 20-24
(Peppermint Tree)
up to ~35'-high x ~30'-wide
(oval to round to umbrella to vase shaped canopy)
evergreen
medium to light green leaves
white flowers
brown capsules (Autumn)
origin: Western Australia (not invasive)
low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 6.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: low/leaves
low-medium flammability
high branch strength
pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity: medium
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 20-24
SelecTree. UFEI. "Agonis flexuosa Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/143 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/143 >
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