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
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 >
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