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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Leptospermum rotundifolium

Description

Ornamental rounded shrub with deep green, small, rounded leaves and large purple-lavender flowers in spring. Tough plant for well-drained soils. Tolerates heavy frosts, extended dry periods and grows well in full sun or partial shade. Excellent screen or hedge. Grown commercially as a cut flower.

Details

Biological Name: Leptospermum rotundifolium
Common Name: Round Leaf Tea-Tree
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Eastern 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: Lavender-Purple
Flower Time: Spring
Height: 6-8'
Width: 6' Approx
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Seed germinates readily. No pre-treatments required.

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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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