Friday, 29 January 2016

Leptospermum scoparium


  • Common Name - manuca myrtle
  • Botanical Name - Leptospermum scoparium
  • Family - Myrtaceae
  • Bud - whorled
  • Stem/Bark - green
  • Leaf - simple, prickly, elliptic shape, acuminate apex, rounded base, entire margin, spike on tip
  • Flower - solitary pink flowers, May - June
  • Fruit -insignificant
  • Habit - upright
  • Form -vase
  • Size - 2-5 m
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - shrub border, accent plant

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