Prostanthera lasianthos ‘Mountain Lilac’
$4.50
Origin: Tasmanian provenance.
Small tree to 6.0 metres. Upper branches dark red. Serrated leaves. White (or lilac) flowers spotted with purple in summer. Ornamental.
Feature Codes: DEFGHP
Description
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| Origin |
Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld |
| Form: |
Dense tall shrub or small tree. |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0 – 5.0m |
| Width (typical): |
2.0 – 3.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Fast |
| Uses: |
Screen, clipped or informal hedge,shade |
| Soil type: |
Any moist soil. |
| Position: |
Full sun to heavy shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Not drought resistant. Needs ample water. |
| Wind firmness: |
Not wind firm. Best in a sheltered spot. |
| Windbreak position: |
Not an ideal windbreak species. |
| Flowering time: |
Summer (white with purple spots) |
| Pruning: |
Prune as required for shape. Will tolerate |
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severe pruning if required. |
| Features |
Leaves are mint scented. |
