Australian Teatrees - genus Leptospermum Australian National Botanic Gardens Australian National Herbarium

Leptospermum minutifolium      family MYRTACEAE

Rounded, open shrub to 2 m high by 2 m across with very small leaves to 4 mm, usually less. Flowers are white, 1. 2 cm in diameter, and occur in spring and early summer.

Distribution: Qld, NSW.

Propagation From seed or cuttings.

Cultivation See note on genus. Attractive foliage plant. Prune to maintain shape.

• Suitable for heavy shade.
• Frost-hardy. (Plants given an this rating will tolerate frosts to -7°C in conditions of normal rainfall.)
• Recommended for their foliage.
• Useful as cut flowers, foliage or fruits.

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