Leptospermum continentale

Common Name: Prickly Tea-tree

Description:
Leptospermum continentale, commonly known as Prickly Tea-tree, is a hardy Australian native shrub renowned for its fine, prickly foliage and masses of small white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This dense, fast-growing plant is ideal for creating wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including sandy and clay soils, and is highly adaptable to dry and wet conditions, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Prickly Tea-tree is an excellent choice for hedging, windbreaks, and revegetation projects, providing shelter for native birds. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it a resilient and low-care addition to any garden.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–3 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Disease Resistant
• Perennial

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals.

Companion Plants:

• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Melaleuca (Paperbark)
• Grevillea
• Westringia
• Correa