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Leptospermum nitidum 'Flat Rock'

Description

Attractive shrub 6' with dark green reddish foliage and white flowers in spring/summer native to Tasmania. Grows well in full sun or shade. Tolerant of heavy-moderate (20F) frosts and extended dry periods once established. Excellent screen or hedge plant and good cut flower. Should grow well in Washington and Oregon.

Details

Biological Name: Leptospermum nitidum 'Flat Rock'
Common Name: Shining Tea Tree
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Southern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 6-8'
Width: 6-8'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $40.00
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): $10.00add to cart
Propagation Information: Seed for Leptospermum nitidum grows readily from seed. The Leptospermum nitidum 'Flat Rock' is grown from cuttings.

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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