Leptospermum laevigatum ‘Fore Shore’ – Tea Tree
This is a very tough plant with grey-green foliage and bronze coloured new growth. It is a great new alternative as a hedge or informal screen plant for difficult conditions, such as coastal areas. ‘Fore Shore’ is a compact form of the Australian native Coastal Tea Tree that thrives in conditions that would kill many hedge plants. It is drought tolerant but should be watered in well during the first couple of months after planting. The breeders of this variety, Native Plant Wholesalers in Mt Gambier, South Australia have never seen this variety flower in the many years since its release and they believe the variety to be sterile, however, it is the foliage and growth habit that really define this plant. Leptospermum ‘Fore Shore’ is ideal for difficult sites such as coastal plantings, poolside landscapes, roadside verges, parks and other public spaces. Works well in narrow or small spaces such as patios and courtyards. A great native alternative to English box.
- Leptospermum laevigatum ‘Foreshore’
- Leptospermum laevigatum ‘Foreshore’
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Scientific Name: | Leptospermum laevigatum |
Cultivar: | Fore Shore |
Common Name: | Tea Tree |
Plant Type: | Small shrub |
Height: | 0.3 ~ 0.5 metres |
Width: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Hedge, Topiary, Groundcover, Border plant |
Special Features: | Bonsai, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Lizards |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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