Leptospermum scoperium is extracted from a small bushy native shrub that grows wild and abundantly in New Zealand. It likes areas of acidic and low nutrient soils and grows well in areas with sand dunes and mountains. The branches and leaves are covered in silky white hairs which release essential oil when rubbed. The oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs. Manuka Essential Oil is a clear yellow liquid with a distinctive, spicy, herbaceous, and fresh aroma.