Leptsopermum polygalifolium ‘Copper Tantoon’
$4.50
Origin: Vic, NSW, Qld. Tasmanian provenance.
Medium shrub 2.0-3.0m height. Width 1.5-2.5m. Evergreen. Growth rate fast. Use for shrubberies, specimen, hedge, screen. Most soils except very dry. Suit sand. Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost hardy. Needs some sumer water. Very wind firm. White flowers in Spring and Summer. Pruning not required but will respond if pruned.
Features: Good hedge plant. Bird attracting – honey eaters and parrots. Copper young growth. Excellent coastal species. Good honey species. Useful cut flower.
Description
| Origin |
Qld, NSW, Vic |
| Form: |
Medium shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
2-3m |
| Width (typical): |
1.5 – 2.5m |
| Growth rate: |
Fast |
| Uses: |
Shrubberies, specimen, screen, hedge |
| Soil type: |
Most soil except very dry. Suit sand |
| Position: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Moderately hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Needs some summer water |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Flowering time: |
Spring & summer (white) |
| Pruning: |
Not required but will respond if pruned |
|
Very good hedge plant |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots) |
|
Copper young growth |
|
Excellent coastal species |
|
Good honey species |
|
Useful cut flower |
