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Prickly Tea-tree

Leptospermum continentale
Prickly Tea-tree
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A narrow upright prickly leaved shrub with hard flaky bark. While flowers are masses along the stems and the seed capsules are domed and hairless. This shrub grows in well drained to moist sandy and light clay soils in full sun to partial shade. It is an adaptable plant that tolerates wet sites.

Form
Shrub
Height
1-2m, 2-3m, 3+m
Flowering Time
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Butterfly Attracting
  • Nectar and Pollen
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA
Bush Tucker Plant
No