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Leptospermum scoparium
A prolific scrub-type tree, often one of the first species to regenerate on cleared land. It is typically a shrub growing to 2–5m tall, but can grow into a moderately sized tree up to 15m in height. Evergreen with dense branching and small leaves with a short spine tip. The flowers are white, occasionally pink, 8–15 mm in diameter, with five petals. The leaves can be used to make a delicious tea or brewed into a beer. The tea is emetic when strong.
Other medicinal uses of the plant according to Te Ara Encyclopaedia of New Zealand are:
Ashes of mānuka were rubbed on the scalp to cure dandruff.
Mānuka branches were used to splint broken limbs.
Leaves were put in a calabash with water and hot stones, and the liquid was drunk to ease a fever.
The bark was boiled in water, which was drunk to cure dysentery and diarrhoea.
Nowadays the honey from bees which have been feeding on mānuka is well known for its anti-microbial properties.
The wood is tough and hard and makes excellent firewood.
11cm pot. Certified organic plant
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
Photos: Kahikatea Farm & pexels.com
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
