Leptospermum laevigatum Coast tea-tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Leptospermum laevigatum
Coast tea-tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Leptospermum laevigatum plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Victoria. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coast tea-tree.

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Latin Name:  Leptospermum laevigatum
Common Name:  Coast tea-tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  (Gaertn.)F.Muell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found mainly on sand dunes and the coastlines of south and southeast Australia, occasionally inland on sandy soils, often in harsh windswept places where it only grows about 1 metre tall[167].

Cultivation Notes: Succeed in almost any neutral or acid soil of good or reasonable quality[167], preferring a light sandy loam and full sun[200]. Prefers a position sheltered from hot or cold drying winds[200]. Only succeeds outdoors in the mild areas of Britain[200]. Resents root disturbance[200]. Does not regenerate from old wood[200]. A good bee plant[167]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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