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PEPPERMINT TREE FACT SHEET Genus and species Agonis flexuosa Common name/s Peppermint Tree, Western Australian Weeping Peppermint, Willow Myrtle. Origin Peppermint grows naturally in Southern Western Australia. Though found in a few isolated populations in the Perth region its main area of distribution is from south of Mandurah through to Bremer Bay. Description Agonis flexuosa is a moderate sized tree that usually grows to less than 10m in height. When young, the tree has a slender appearance that eventually becomes umbrella shaped as the tree matures. The species can live to a great age however the canopy will generally thin in veteran trees while the trunk can become thick and gnarled. Flowering is variable depending on position and weather conditions for the year. Generally however the tree will develop tiny white flowers along the branches in spring. Flowers can sometimes be so numerous that the tree appears dusted with a light coating of snow. Characteristics of species Has proven very reliable as a street tree and is used throughout many temperate cities of the world. Easy to grow and will tolerate a wide variety of soils including coastal limestone. Pollution and drought tolerant. Long lived. Pruning can be undertaken without too much detriment to the health and vigour of the tree. Weeping habit generally means that power line clearances are more easily maintained. Leaves are small and easily composted. Seasonal leaf-fall generally late spring to early summer.