The Australian tea tree (Leptospermum laevigatum), growing to a height of 6 m (20 feet), has shredding bark and white flowers. It is used primarily for reclamation planting and erosion control on sandy soils but is also used for landscaping applications.
Tea Tree fencing is strong, durable and able to withstand the extremities of the Australian climate without the use of chemicals or preservatives! The high oil content of the Tea Tree plant is a natural barrier against insect attack or rot. Fences and screens constructed from Australian Tea Tree can last up to 20 years.
Tea Tree sticks are rich red, brown and grey in colour, and blend superbly with other natural feature materials such as sandstone.
Tea Tree fencing can add immediate appeal to any entertainment space with its rough texture and hanging bark it is unique in its appearance. Favoured by Architects, Designers and Developers looking for something different, Tea Tree fencing and screens can create a magical natural ambience to any entertainment area.
Tea Tree sticks available for fencing, screens, pergolas and general building range in sizes from 20mm to 40mm in diameter. Each bundle contains enough sticks for 1 metre of fencing. The Tea Tree sticks are cut and bundled in lengths of 1.8m only.
Installation
Tea Tree fencing and screens are constructed with posts spaced at 2.4m and three rails per 1.8m in height. 100 x 100mm timber posts or 50mm steel posts can be used to support the structure.
Bolt the rails to the posts using galvanised bolts. Two rails will be needed for fences and screens up to 900mm. Three rails are required for heights of 1.8m. Ensure the rails are placed 100mm minimum from the ends of the Tea Tree sticks to avoid splitting when fixing. The Tea Tree sticks can be drilled and screwed or nail gun fixed with 50mm galvanised nails.
Tea Tree can be fixed to pergola roofs, steel frames, timber frames, brick walls and most surfaces.
