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When you live in nutrient-poor soil, you have to look for plant species that can grow well in it. However, it is not as complicated a task as we might initially think; In fact, if what interests us most now is planting a tree, pipermint is one of the most recommended.
Its growth rate is quite fast, it tolerates pruning well and also provides good shade. What more could you want? Read on to meet the pipermint tree.
Origin and characteristics
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Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark'
Our protagonist is an evergreen tree whose scientific name is agonis flexuosa known as mint tree, willow myrtle or pipermint tree. It is originally from Western Australia. It reaches a height of between 10 and 15 meters, with a trunk of fibrous and brown bark. The leaves are long, green or brownish in color.
Blooms mid / late spring to early fall. Its flowers are white.
As a curiosity, it must be said that its leaves give off a strong smell of mint, which is what gives it its common name.
What are their cares?
If you want to get a copy, we recommend providing the following care:
- Location: outside, in full sun. Plant at a distance of 6 meters (minimum) from any construction, pipes, etc.
- Irrigation: 2 times a week in summer, a little less the rest of the year.
- Land: poor in nutrients and with good drainage.
It is not a plant to have in a pot (not forever, at least). - Subscriber: from spring to summer with an organic fertilizer such as guano, compost or mulch. Spread a layer about 2-3cm thick once a month.
- Planting time: in spring.
- Multiplication: by seeds in spring.
- Rusticity: supports frosts down to -7ºC.
Have you heard of the pipermint tree?