Leptospermum minutifolium family MYRTACEAE
Rounded, open shrub to 2 m high by 2 m across with very small leaves to 4 mm, usually less. Flowers are white, 1. 2 cm in diameter, and occur in spring and early summer.
Distribution: Qld, NSW.
Propagation From seed or cuttings.
Cultivation See note on genus. Attractive foliage plant. Prune to maintain shape.
- Suitable for heavy shade.
- Frost-hardy. (Plants given an this rating will tolerate frosts to -7°C in conditions of normal rainfall.)
- Recommended for their foliage.
- Useful as cut flowers, foliage or fruits.
text from 'AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS, 4th ed'
by Wrigley & Fagg, Reed Books, 1996
by Wrigley & Fagg, Reed Books, 1996