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Tree | Leptospermum laevigatum Coastal Tea Tree |
Description | This is a large, bushy shrub or can also grow into a low lying tree with twisted branches. The grey-green, oval-shaped foliage produces small white flowers in spring or early summer that are scattered throughout the tree. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Round |
Mature Size | 4 x 3m |
Uses | It has been used extensively in coastal areas as a wind break and can also be used as an informal hedge. Can also be pruned to keep shape. |
Position & Soil | It is a hardy shrub for moist soils in a range of climates. It prefers full sun or part shade. It is tolerant of salt spray making it particularly useful in coastal areas. |
Features | Small Evergreen Round Bird Attracting Coastal Group Planting Hedging Informal Screening Native |
Pot sizes in production | |
Substitutes |
• Banksia marginata • Leptospermum obovatum 'Starry Night' • Leptospermum petersonii • Melaleuca lanceolata |
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