Coastal Tea Tree - Leptospermum Laevigatum

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This native is a hardy tall shrub or small tree with dense foliage. During summer it bears a mass of white flowers and the trunk becomes gnarled with age, especially when grown in coastal areas.


Ideal for Coastal conditions and can be used as a screening, hedging or shelter tree. Also suitable for stabilizing erosion.

Common Name: Coastal Tea Tree Botanical Name: Leptospermum laevigatum Plant size: Approx 15 - 20cm Pot size: 50mm pot. Max growth: Approx high and 6m wide. Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth. Grows well in a variety of soils and conditions. Will tolerate exposed coastal conditions, poor soils, drought, wet boggy soils and light frost. Planting:


Climate Zone

  • Arid
  • Cool
  • Subtropical
  • Temperate

Flowers

  • Bird attracting
  • Long lasting
  • Striking Flowers

Garden Style

  • Cottage Garden
  • Native Garden

Growth Rate

  • Fast

Hedging

  • Border Hedge
  • Privacy Screen
  • Tall Hedge
  • Wind break

Plant Type

  • Evergreen
  • Foliage Plants
  • Medium Trees
  • Natives
  • Shade Tree

Position

  • Coastal
  • Full Sun
  • Semi Shade

Uses

  • Edge planting

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