Agonis flexuosa ‘After Dark’

peppermint willow

Small willow-like tree with inky purple foliage accented in maturity by small white blooms. Prune to shape.

	height	25–40ft
	width	15–25ft
	tolerates	Coast, Drought, Pots, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low
	water info	Agonis flexuosa is a drought tolerant, but should be watered frequently to establish and then infrequently but deeply, every couple weeks during dry months. A sparse crown is usually a sign of under watering.
	hardy to	27F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose, Low Needs
	origin	W Australia
	california native	No
	sunset zones	15–17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Fast growing evergreen tree.

Blooms late spring to early summer.

Leaves have a light peppermint scent.