Leptospermum obovatum

Label description

Tall shrub to small tree 3-6mH x 2-4mW with dark green leaves. Showy small white flowers October-January. For most soils in sun or heavy shade. Use for screening. Prune or clip to shape.

Family

Myrtaceae

Genus

Leptospermum

Species

obovatum

Form

Parentage

Category

Large Shrub

Distribution

Central New South Wales to western Victoria in a variety of habitats--amongst rocks, along streams, and in swamps

Height

3-6 metres

Width

2-4 metres

Suggested use

Screen

Drainage

Most Soils

Frost tolerance

Tolerates -7 degrees

Flowering months

October to January

Sun tolerance

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Flower colour

White

Rating

B.Evans-Turner (1,3,4,7), D.Wood (2), R.Dolferus (5,6)