Leptospermum continentale

Botanical Name: Leptospermum continentale

Common Name: Prickly Teatree 

Type: Low shrub 1 – 2m

Features:

• Dense or open shrub
• Masses of white flowers; October to December
• Good understorey plant
• Bird and butterfly attracting

Requirements:

• Full sun, semi-shade
• Adaptable, tolerates well-drained to moist soils

Aboriginal Use:

• Stems and wood used to make pegs and spears