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Leptospermum scoparium
Manku
Notes

Small shrub local to the eastern states of Australia and New Zealand. Compact in shape with dense displays of white and pink flowers in spring and summer. Can be used as an informal screen. Best in moist well drained soils.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Leptospermum scoparium
  • Common Name Manku
  • Origin NSW,Vic,Tas,New Zealand
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Pink
  • Flowering Time Summer, Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)