Scientific Name: Leptospermum grandiflorum Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: autumn teatree

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Myrtaceae

Form Description: Shrub, much-branched and spreading.

Height (m): 1.5 – 5

Flowers: Solitary, white petals, red sepals. Large flowers to 18mm wide.

Fruit: Woody capsule – somewhat wrinkled, 1.2cm in diameter, opening into 5 valves.

Municipality
Break O’DayGlamorgan-Spring BayMeander ValleyNorthern Midlands
Plant Communities
Coastal VegetationRiparian
Habitat Notes

Occasional in the east of the State. Locally plentiful on granite rocks at an altitude of about 300m on the Freycinet Peninsula. Common by cool mountain watercourses on rocky terrain.

Site Tolerance

Dry, Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Provides useful low-level shelter in mixed species windbreaks (up to 4m). Useful in gully plantings for soil erosion control, as the roots help stabilise the soil. Bird attracting. Resistant to wildlife browsing due to its unpalatability.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed collection throughout the year as seed is retained on plant for long periods. Seed is not usually released until the plant meets with adversity such as drought, fire or injury.

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Seed Treatment Notes

Very tiny seeds need to be kept quite moist during germination. Capillary watering recommended.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

From tip cuttings. Unless a special form is required, seed is a far better way to propagate Leptospermum grandiflorum.