Coast Tea Tree

Leptospermum laevigatum

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The bark is mostly smooth and has small leathery grey-green leaves that are oblong to obovate or oval in shape. The leaves have three inconspicuous veins and a blunt tip the plant itself is Salt-resistant and very hardy, it is commonly used in amenities plantings and coastal plantings. It blooms between April and October producing white-pink flowers

Size

Can grow to around a height of 1.5 to 6 metres

Habitat

Coastal areas

Distribution

It is now found in all states and territories of Australia with the exception of the Northern Territory

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Coast Tea Tree
Scientific name: Leptospermum laevigatum (Gaertn.) F.Muell.
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Plant Life › Shrubs & Trees
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Australian Tea Tree

Information Website

The Atlas of Living Australia

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