Leptospermum myrtifolium
GREY TEA TREE, MYRTLE TEA TREE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, ACT

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Leptospermum myrtifolium
GREY TEA TREE, MYRTLE TEA TREE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring to mid summer

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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