Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This tree is known as the peppermint tree because of scent of the leaves when the leaves are crushed. It is an evergreen tree or large shrub. It has abundant small white flowers in spring. It is a medium to fast grower to 25' or 35'.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.