Leptospermum spectabile
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
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Flower colours
Red/Pink
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
2004
Etymology
leptospermum: Slender seed
spectabile: Showy
Reason For Introduction
Horticultural