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Hi I was given one of these trees as a gift but have no idea about them. It justs states it is a leptospermum so I don't know what kind. It would be ideal as a semi-cascade. Does anyone know about them?
Thanks Marleeney

Sorry slip of the finger with the spelling of this one!!

hey mar where's the photo?

Posting now Ant.

Semi cascade would be how i would also try to style it

Never had one, growth pattern looks like a Cotoneaster type but no relation just a shrubby type growth

looks like coastal tea tree to me. if so slanted wind swept is there nature to the point that most have leaned over, touched the ground and then taken off again. it would also suit semi cascade too! i am presently growing some from seed 2yrs old now. i believe touchy on the roots not certain yet. i will brutalise some this coming november and test the myths.

Thanks Apisto and Ant. It is not familiar to me so would be happy to hear how you go with your seedlings. What would be a good time to tackle this tree Ant?

They proliferate in sand dunes near to the sea and can withstand salt spray. I append a link which might be interesting for you Marleeney:-
http://www.anbg.gov.au/leptospermum/cultivation.html

Thank you Don. Must be early rising for you over there? Will have a look at the link. I am not familiar at all with this tree but it is rather nice.
Many thanks Marleeney

Hi Marleeney,
I know a few of the members here have has success with Leptospermum (Tea Tree).
You can see one of Pups HERE (look for the tree in the dragon pot) and a group setting by Jeff from Bonsai By The Coast HERE.
Good luck with your new tree. Please keep us updated with its progress.
Regards,
Steven

marleeney wrote:Thanks Apisto and Ant. It is not familiar to me so would be happy to hear how you go with your seedlings. What would be a good time to tackle this tree Ant?

imo november to april.

That tree is a Leptospermum laevigatum "prostrata". There are many myths surrounding this trees, but they are not touchy so long as a free draining mix is used. I have one that i took 3/4 of the roots off, then washed the soil from what remained, combed them out, and placed into a completely inorganic mix. It took off since. It's young and not worth showing.

Good luck!

JayC

JayC. wrote:That tree is a Leptospermum laevigatum "prostrata". There are many myths surrounding this trees, but they are not touchy so long as a free draining mix is used. I have one that i took 3/4 of the roots off, then washed the soil from what remained, combed them out, and placed into a completely inorganic mix. It took off since. It's young and not worth showing. Good luck! JayC

thats what i like to hear jay!!! blow those myths sky high!

Great stuff guys! I find all of you most helpful and very knowledgable with the trees
Many thanks
Marleeney

Oh and don't let the branches of this tree touch the ground. They tend to die back on the prostrate form for whatever reason.

JayC