Botanical Name
Leptospermum rotundifolium
Common Name
Round-leafed Tea Tree
Description
Round-leafed Tea Tree is a compact native shrub renowned for its profuse white flowers and distinctive round leaves that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This hardy species produces masses of small white flowers with prominent stamens that bloom prolifically in spring, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The small, rounded leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains neat, compact growth habits. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained to moist soils and full sun to partial shade positions with good drought tolerance. Perfect for hedging, borders, and areas where compact native shrubs with reliable flowering create structured landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-3 meters, Spread: 1-2 meters
Leptospermum rotundifolium naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained to moist soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate to subtropical climates.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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