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Leptospermum liversidgei

Lemon-scented Tea-tree

Myrtaceae

Description:

A hardy, upright shrub growing 1–2.5 metres tall, with bright green, strongly lemon-scented foliage. In summer it produces masses of small white to soft pink flowers, followed by woody seed capsules that remain on the plant for years. A versatile, dense garden shrub that thrives near the coast and adds fragrance to any garden.

Special Features:

  • Bird and bee attracting

  • Aromatic leaves with a strong lemon scent when crushed

  • Known as a natural mosquito repellent

  • Tolerates poorly drained soils

  • Frost hardy

Natural Habitat:

Wet Heath, Coastal Heath

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Moist, Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Erect twiggy shrub to 3m

Attracts:

Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Bird habitat, Insectivorous birds, Nectar feeding Bird

Flower Colour:

White, Pink

Leptospermum liversidgei - Lemon-scented Tea-tree

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.12, 12.2.15, 12.3.13

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Leptospermum+liversidgei&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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