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prostrate tea tree

Leptospermum rupestre

Fragrant

Genus: Leptospermum
Family: Myrtaceae

About this plant

L. rupestre is a prostrate or spreading evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, ovate leaves which become bronze or purple in winter. Flowers white, 10mm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, warm, sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years