Tea Tree Live Plant – 6 Inch Pot – Melaleuca alternifolia Evergreen Shrub

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an aromatic evergreen shrub valued for its fragrant green foliage and attractive year-round appearance. This listing includes 1 live Tea Tree plant in a 6-inch pot, providing an established start for continued growth.

Tea Tree is well suited to containers, patios, herb gardens, and warm-climate outdoor landscapes. It prefers full sun to partial sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering during establishment. In cooler climates, container growing can provide protection from freezing temperatures.

The plant may experience temporary stress during shipping, including minor leaf loss or wilting. Natural variation in size, shape, foliage density, and appearance should be expected.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Tea Tree plant — Melaleuca alternifolia
• 6-inch nursery pot
• Evergreen shrub with aromatic green foliage
• Suitable for containers, patios, herb gardens, and warm-climate landscapes
• Full sun to partial sun
• Prefers well-draining soil
• Water regularly during establishment while avoiding waterlogged conditions
• USDA Zones 9–11
• Protect from freezing temperatures in colder climates

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Melaleuca alternifolia plant in a 6-inch pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Tea Tree
Scientific Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Type: Evergreen aromatic shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Water: Regular during establishment; avoid waterlogging
USDA Zone: 9–11
Pot Size: 6 inches
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Tea Tree?
Tea Tree is suited to USDA Zones 9–11. In colder areas, container growing can help protect the plant from freezing temperatures.

2. Does Tea Tree prefer full sun or shade?
It performs well in full sun to partial sun.

3. How much water does Tea Tree need?
Water regularly while the plant establishes, allowing excess water to drain away.

4. What is the growth habit of Tea Tree?
Tea Tree develops as an evergreen shrub or small tree with aromatic green foliage.

5. Can Tea Tree be grown in a container?
Yes. Its container suitability makes it a useful choice for patios and other spaces where outdoor conditions can be managed.