Leptospermum polygalifolium ‘ Copper Tantoon’ Nursery
$3.00
Medium shrub. Growth rate fast. Use for shrubberies, specimen, screen, hedge. Most soils except very dry. Suits sand. Full sun to part shade. Needs some summer water. Good hedge plan. Bird attracting. Copper coloured young growth. Good honey species. Useful cut flower.
Description
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| Origin |
Qld, NSW, Vic |
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| Form: |
Medium shrub |
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| Type: |
Evergreen |
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| Height (typical): |
2-3m |
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| Width (typical): |
1.5 – 2.5m |
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| Growth rate: |
Fast |
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| Uses: |
Shrubberies, specimen, screen, hedge |
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| Soil type: |
Most soil except very dry. Suit sand |
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| Position: |
Full sun to partial shade |
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| Frost hardiness: |
Moderately hardy |
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| Drought tolerance: |
Needs some summer water |
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| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
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| Flowering time: |
Spring & summer (white) |
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| Pruning: |
Not required but will respond if pruned |
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Very good hedge plant |
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| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots) |
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Copper young growth |
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Excellent coastal species |
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Good honey species |
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Useful cut flower |
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