Leptospermum ericoides
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Basic Information
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: leptospermum
Plant ID (slug): leptospermum-ericoides
Numeric ID: 21773
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Leptospermum ericoides is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Shoots Edible Uses: Tea A refreshing tea can be made from the young shoot tips[173, 183].
Medicinal Uses
Antihalitosis Antiphlogistic Astringent Depurative Sedative Stomachic The leaves and young shoots are antihalitosis, antiphlogistic, astringent, depurative, sedative and stomachic.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Leptospermum ericoides
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