Leptospermum rupestre erect form ‘Alpine Tea Tree’ Tas Endemic
$4.50
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Small shrub to 1.5 metres. Leaves small, white flowers in summer.
Edibles: Leaves used for tea.
Feature Codes: HJNX
Seeds per gram: 10000+
Description
| Origin |
Tas endemic |
| Form: |
Prostrate ground cover to small shrub. |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
Ground cover to 1.2m |
| Width (typical): |
1.5 – 2.5m |
| Growth rate: |
Fast |
| Uses: |
Shrubberies, rockeries |
| Soil type: |
Any soil including very wet or very dry |
| Position: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Extremely hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Flowering time: |
Spring – early summer |
| Pruning: |
Not required but will respond if pruned |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters, parrots, |
|
insect feeders & nesting wrens). |
