Leptospermum rupestre
MOUNTAIN TEA TREE, PROSTRATE TEA TREE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Leptospermum rupestre
MOUNTAIN TEA TREE, PROSTRATE TEA TREE
Myrtaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal screen, formal screen, formal hedge, informal hedge, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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