Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Leptospermum

Species:

Leptospermum glabrescens

USDA Symbol:

LEGL20

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; common in fire-prone Australian heathlands and scrublands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Fine seed should not be covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI