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

Leptospermum parvifolium      family MYRTACEAE

Spreading or open shrub to 1.5 m high by 1.5 m across. Leaves are obovate, to 5 mm. White or pale pink flowers, to 1.5 cm diameter, occur in late winter and early spring.

Distribution: NSW, ?Qld.

Propagation From seed or cuttings.

Cultivation See note on genus. Very hardy.

• Frost-hardy. (Plants given an this rating will tolerate frosts to -7°C in conditions of normal rainfall.)

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