Occurrence evidence0 records from ALA occurrence records
Native range bioregionsNot yet summarised
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Coastal Tea Tree
Leptospermum laevigatum
Myrtaceae|In Stock
$5.95per packet (50 seeds)
Salt-tolerant shrub with white spring flowers
DRYSALTPOL
GROWING CONDITIONS
Sun ExposureFull Sun, Part Shade
Soil TypesSandy, Loam
Water NeedsLow
Plant Height2-5m
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY
Wildlife ValueBee-friendly, Bird-attracting, Habitat
ConservationCommon
UsesOrnamental, Windbreak, Erosion control, Honey production
DISTRIBUTION
BioregionsSouth East Queensland, Sydney Basin
Climate ZonesSubtropical, Temperate
FloweringSpring
DISTRIBUTION
Regional provenance50 kmLoading occurrence data…
SPECIES EVIDENCEOccurrence + model context
Model StatusALA-only / SDM unavailable
This species does not yet have SDM coverage in Twig; we are showing ALA occurrence evidence only.
Seed catalogue regionSouth East Queensland, Sydney Basin
Model confidenceNot scored yet
Last model runnot yet run for a stable release
Evidence for Coastal Tea Tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) is observational and model-based; it does not guarantee suitability at your site.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING AVAILABILITY
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WAPermit required
TAS
NT
ACT
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DESCRIPTION
A tough, salt-tolerant shrub with small grey-green leaves and profuse white flowers in spring. Forms dense windbreaks and is excellent for coastal gardens and dune stabilisation. The small white flowers are loved by bees and produce high-quality honey. Tolerates poor sandy soils and salt spray.
GERMINATION DATA
Germination Rate
75%
Days to Germinate
14-28
Optimal Temperature
18-22°C
Stratification
None required
Scarification
None required
Sowing Depth
Surface sow, do not cover
Spacing
1.5-3m
GROWTH TIMELINE
Coastal Tea Tree — Germination rate75%
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SowingDay 0
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Germination14-28 days
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Seedling28-56 days
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Transplant56-84 days
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Vegetative84-140 days
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Flowering140+ days
COMPANION PLANTS
GROWING GUIDE
Surface sow on moist seed raising mix. Do not cover — seeds need light. Keep in a warm, sheltered spot. Mist regularly. Germinates in 2-4 weeks.