Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Upright Narrow
Description:
Dense, upright narrow prickly leaved shrub with masses of little white flowers covering the branches in Spring. Great habitat plant and for directing pedestrian traffic because of prickly foliage.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Wind Break, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Tolerates most soil types including boggy and sandy. Fast growing, tolerates heavy frosts. Prune back when required.
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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