Leptospermum liversidgei Lemon-scented tea tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Leptospermum liversidgei
Lemon-scented tea tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Leptospermum liversidgei plant species is found in Australia. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lemon-scented tea tree.

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Latin Name:  Leptospermum liversidgei
Common Name:  Lemon-scented tea tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  R.Bak.&H.G.Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Swamps[156].

Cultivation Notes: Succeed in almost any neutral or acid soil of good or reasonable quality, 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, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[200]. If plants are killed back in cold winters they sometimes sprout afresh from the old wood[219]. This species does not regenerate from old wood[200]. Resents root disturbance[200]. The leaves have a delightful lemon scent[182, 219]. The forms grown in Britain have a very weak scent, is this due to a lack of sun?[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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