MYRTACEAE

Riverine Tea-tree

 

3.0m - 4.0m (300-400cm) 

Prolific, large, white with 5 round petals. At the base of the petals is a ring of short stamens. 

Woody capsule 

Upright, dense well-formed shrub. 

Burnie; Central Coast; Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Huon Valley; King Island; Northern Midlands; Waratah-Wynyard; West Coast 

Rainforest; Riparian 

Tas. endemic. Only known from a few rivers near the west coast (including the Arthur River) and the Huon River in the south east. Restricted to river edges in areas of rainforest. 

Exposed; Moist; Shady 

Hardy 

Fertile; Loam; Poorly-drained; Well-drained 

Resistant to wildlife browsing due to its unpalatability. Despite its natural habitat being riparian, in the garden it copes well wih dry conditions. Withstands winter wet, summer dry, low lying position or occasional inundation. Could be used as a hedge and highly recommended for general garden use. Not suitable below powerlines. 

The rounded capsules often have five prominent lobes on top. store in paper bags until seed is released. separate seed by sieving 

Bog method 

Long 

500 

Easily propagated from seed. Each capsule contains many viable seed. Do not sow too thickly and cover lightly. Capillary watering may be useful due to the fine seed. 

14-30 days 

Yes 

 

 

No 

Has been found easy to strike using rooting hormone. Root development was rapid. Grow selected forms from cuttings.