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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Leptospermum_petersonii is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to brew a strongly aromatic tea, or they can be added as a flavouring to china tea[183]. They are strongly lemon-scented[144].
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Medicinal Uses
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The leaves, and especially the essential oil obtained from them, is antibacterial[156].
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Other Uses
An essential oil obtained from the leaves is used as a bactericide[156].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Succeeds in almost any neutral or acid soil of good or reasonable quality, preferring a light sandy loam and full sun[200]. Prefers a position sheltered from hot or cold drying winds[200]. This species is not very cold-tolerant, it only succeeds outdoors in the mildest areas of Britain[200]. Plants are slightly frost-tender in Australian gardens[157]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be put out into their permanent positions as soon as possible[200]. Does not regenerate from old wood[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts, and give some protection from the cold for their first winter or two outdoors. The seed remains viable for many years. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8 cm with a heel, early August in a frame. Over-winter in the greenhouse for its first year. Good percentage[78]. Cuttings of almost mature wood, 4 - 5 cm with a heel, October/November in a frame. Good percentage[78].
Other Names
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Native Range
AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales (northeast), Queensland (north & east))
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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