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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myricaceae (Bayberries) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' (Dwarf Peppermint Tree) This evergreen shrub is a compact form of the Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) that grows 3 to 4 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide with attractive bright green leaves and red new growth. Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. It is moderately drought tolerant along the coast once established but is more lush with occasional deep irrigation. Hardy to around 25 F. This plant makes a great small scale screen, hedge, specimen plant, both in the ground or in a container, that grows well along the coast or in more inland gardens Like the species it has a distinct peppermint aroma when crushed and clusters of small white flowers with pink petal bases that appear in May to June. There are several interpretations for what the name Agonis is from. One interpretation is that the genus is named from the Greek word agonos which is a combination or "a" for "not" and "gonia" for "angle" meaning "without angles" in reference to soft dropping branches of some species while others believe it from the Greek word "agon" meaning "a gathering or "a cluster" in reference to the arrangement of the fruit. The specific epithet comes from the Latin word "flexuos" meaning bending or curvy in reference to the way the branches arch gracefully.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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