Leptospermum minutifolium
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
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Flower colours
White
Life cycle
Repproduces exclusively by seed which is fine grained and short-lived. Capsule opens on death of branch or after fire, seed wind and gravity dispersed. Gerimates readily.
Threats
This taxon may be prone to myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) is an invasive fungus which threatens myrtle species. Learn more: myrtlerust.org.nz.
Year naturalised
2006
Origin
Australia
Reason for introduction
Horticultural
Etymology
leptospermum: Slender seed