Leptospermum squarrosum
Leptospermum squarrosum
- Native to:
- Australia
JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ (www.jjharrison.com.au) ),Oronsay,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,C T Johansson,C T Johansson,Christer T Johansson,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,MargaretRDonald,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia,Christer T Johansson
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Leptospermum
- Species:
- Leptospermum squarrosum
- USDA Symbol:
- LESQ3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- 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 heathlands of eastern Australia.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in heathland and scrub environments.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow on moist medium; requires light for germination. Seeds are very fine and should not be covered.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI