About
A compact, evergreen shrub to about 2m tall from New South Wales with small, narrow, leathery, silky-hairy leaves and masses of small, white or pink, five-petalled flowers in spring. An ornamental teatree for a warm, sunny, well-drained border in mild climates.
About the genus
Leptospermum are aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky leaves and 5-petalled flowers in late spring and summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.