Where Do Manuka Trees Grow

Leptospermum scoparium, to give the Mānuka bush its full name, is an evergreen tree found in remote regions of New Zealand. Mānuka will generally grow up to five metres in height, although trees have been seen to grow up to fifteen metres tall.

Can manuka trees grow in the US?

Commonly called tea trees, manuka trees (Leptospermum scoparium) occur naturally in Australia and are widely cultivated within U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 and 11.

Where do manuka trees grow in NZ?

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly called mānuka, manuka, manuka myrtle, New Zealand teatree, broom tea-tree, or just tea tree, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to south-east Australia and New Zealand (including the Chatham Islands).