Leptospermum laevigatum

Species

Shrub
Tree

Family	Myrtaceae
Common names	Australian Tea Tree, Coast Tea Tree, Coastal Tea Tree, Tea Tree
Warning	This species is declared as an environmental weed in SA

Climatic Suitability
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Leptospermum laevigatum: whole plant — Credit: aloflin

Leptospermum laevigatum: leaves close-up — Credit: Daniel Kurek - EntSocVic

Leptospermum laevigatum: flowers close-up — Credit: Sue Forster

Leptospermum laevigatum: fruit close-up — Credit: Bernadette Lingham

Leptospermum laevigatum: bark close-up — Credit: loganinsky

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Form

Height in cultivation 0.5 – 6 m

Spread in cultivation 1 – 5 m

Origin Native

Flower colour White

Flower period spring, summer

Leaf colour Green, grey-green

Leaf loss Evergreen

Canopy area 19.6 m²

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street

Use erosion control, feature, screen, windbreak

Soil texture loam, sand

Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral

Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Water use Moderate

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade

Tolerance High drought
Moderate frost
High coastal

Growth rate Fast

Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator

Expected lifespan Moderate

Risk - Flammability High

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