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KUNZEA
K. ericoides 2-3 metres
A small to medium arching shrub, fine aromatic foliage, small white scented flowers in spring / summer. Bird attracting. Hardy in both coastal and inland situations.
LEPTOSPERMUM
L. flavencens TANTOON 2 to 3 metres
A hardy, small to medium shrub with creamy white flowers. Will grow in shady soils and coastal areas.
L. juniperinum (continentale) PRICKLY TEA TREE 2 metres
A tough compact shrub for screening. Dark - green pointed leaves with 5 petalled white flowers and dark centres. Will grow in a wide range of soils from well drained to poorly drained soils in high rainfall areas.
L langinerum WOOLLY TEA TREE 3 to 6 metres
Erect shrub with silky-hairy grey foliage. Large white flowers. Wide range of soils including poorly drained.
L. laevigatum COASTAL TEATREE 5 to 7 metres
Useful low windbreak for sandy coastal soils. Stands severe coastal exposure. Bushy round shape. Bird attracting. Good screen.
L. myrsinoides SILKY TEA TREE 1.5m X 1m
Useful as a lower storey in coastal plantations or as a screening plant on its own. Frost tolerant and found locally. Adaptable to a range of soils from sandy to basalt.
L. obovatum RIVER TEA TREE 2-5m X 1-3m
A frost tolerant large shrub or small graceful tree. Dark purple foliage with masses of small creamy lime flowers in late spring. Naturally found along watercourses and preferring moist well drained soils, it is quite adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
MELALEUCA
M. armillaris BRACELET HONEY MYRTLE to 5 metres
Fast growing windbreak tree with fine leaved foliage. Adapts to a wide range of soils and conditions. Excellent plant for establishing a quick windbreak . Self seeding.
M. bracteata WHITE CLOUD TREE to 9 metres
Spreading, windbreak tree with masses of white flowers in spring, Suits medium rainfall areas and is drought resistant.
M. decussata CROSS-LEAF HONEY MYRTLE 3 to 5 metres
Hardy, low tree with small mauve bottlebrush flowers. Suitable for a wide range of soils, Very adaptable and tough. Excellent bushy species in windbreaks. Frost hardy. Attracts nectar eating birds.
M. ericifolia SWAMP PAPERBARK 3 to 5 metres
Useful low windbreak tree for poorly drained sites and saline coastal sand. Prefers medium to high rainfall. Very adaptable small tree. An asset to any inland or coastal plantation.
M. incana GREY HONEY MYRTLE 2 to 3 metres
Ornamental shrub with soft, grey drooping foliage and yellow flowers. Suits heavy soils in medium to high rainfall areas. A good foliage plant which tolerates some degree of coastal exposure.
M. lanceolata MOONAH or BLACK TEATREE to 7 metres
Very hardy low shelter tree adaptable to a wide range of soils from wet to dry. Recommended for inland sandy soils and exposed coastal areas. Low to medium rainfall. Salt tolerant and nectar bird attracting.
M. lateritia ROBIN RED BREAST 2 to 3 metres
Small to medium shrub, soft fine foliage, lustrous orange red flowers summer/autumn. Can be trimmed to form a hedge. In a garden situation the plant does well with a light prunning.
M. linariifolia FLAX LEAF PAPERBARK/ SNOW IN SUMMER 3 to 8 metres
Hardy showy shrub with masses of white flowers in summer. Grows in most soils including heavy and wet. Also suits moderate coastal situations.
M. nesophilla LAVENDER PAPERBARK to 3 metres
Dense low tree hardy in most soils and medium to low rainfall areas. Mauve pompom flowers in spring. Does well in coastal ares including 1st line coastal conditions. Can be clipped to make a formal hedge.
M. stypheloides PRICKLY LEAF PAPERBARK 6 to 10 metres
Attractive ornamental or windbreak tree suitable for poorly drained, brackish or saline soils. Dense cream bottlebrush flowers Dec. - Jan. Grows well in most areas and tolerates coastal exposure.
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