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Leptospermum laevigatum 'Fore Shore'
- File Number
- 1777
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 1360
- Registration Date
- 19/11/2021
- Application Received
- 08/09/2010
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Leptospermum laevigatum 'Fore Shore'
- Origin
- Seedling selection: a batch of Leptospermum laevigatum seed was raised for a commercial crop in 2006 at the applicant’s property, Benara Road, Moorpark, SA. Selection on the basis of the following criteria: plant height very short to short, plant density very dense and plant attitude of branches erect.
- Characteristics
- Compact dwarf shrub 0.5m in diameter.
- Cultivation
- Low water requirements. Once established it is reasonably dry tolerant requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. Plant in most soil types that are well draining. Best grown in full sun but will tolerate part shade. Lightly trim to maintain shape – but not essential.
- Publication
- Plant Varieties Journal Volume 24, Issue 2
- Colour Coding
- RHS Colour Chart Leaves:147B
- Propagation
- PBR Protected
- Applicant Name
- Phillip Dowling
- Uses
- Low hedging and borders • Difficult sites such as: coastal plantings, road sides, parks and other public spaces • Ideal for filling narrow or small spaces • Small gardens, patios and courtyards
- Availability
- Specialist native plant nurseries
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- -
- NSL ID
- -