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Scientific Name
Leptospermum laevigatum
Family Name
MYRTACEAE
Common Name
Coast Tea-tree
Status
Height
6.0m - 7.0m (600-700cm)
Flowers
Solitary in the axils, c.20mm in diameter.
Fruit
Woody capsule
Form
Tall shrub or small tree with spreading branches.
Municipalities
Break O'Day; Burnie; Dorset; Flinders Island; Georgetown; King Island; Waratah-Wynyard
Communities
Coastal Vegetation
Habitat Notes
Local in sandy heaths near the north-east and north-west coasts and in the islands of Bass Strait. Most common on coastal sand dunes rich in lime.
Site Tolerance
Dry; Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Windy
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
Soil Tolerance
Clay; Poor; Sandy; Well-drained
General Notes
Resistant to wildlife browsing due to its unpalatability. Its dense growth makes it useful as a windbreak or hedge. Not suitable below powerlines.
Propagation Details
Propagation Calendar
Flowering Months
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Feb
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Collecting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sowing Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cutting Months
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Feb
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Jul
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Capsule persistent with 8-10 longitudinal furrows, opening by 8-10 valves
Seed Treatment Method
Standard
Seed Storage Life
Very long
Viable Seeds Per Gram
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed retains good viability over many years.Do not sow too thickly.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Suitable for Direct Seeding
Yes
Cuttings
Expected Time to Take Root
Expected Time to Plant Out
Propagation by Division
N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.
No
Cutting Notes
No need to use cuttings.
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