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Leptospermum 'Shore Tuff'

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Size

Height: 50cm

Spread: 1.2m

Coastal conditions

Location

Full Sun

Full Sun/Part Shade

Dry

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PLANT PROFILE

Leptospermum 'Shore Tuff' offers outstanding resilience to the harshest coastal conditions, tolerating both salt sprays and salt laden winds.

A perfect solution for coverage in coastal locations.

The dense light to mid-green rounded foliage is highlighted by bronze coloured new growth. 'Shore Tuff' also offers a profuse display of white flowers in spring.

This variety ticks all the boxes required for success in a low maintenance lansdcape - frost and lime hardy, dry tolerant, a low water user and easy to grow.

Leptospermum 'Shore Tuff' is ideal for difficult sites such as coastal plantings, roadsides, parks and public spaces.

Great for banks and erosion control.

Works well in poolside landscapes.

Coverage in small gardens, patios and courtyards.

Mass plant as a ground cover for low maintenance areas

Large container displays for year round interest

Repsonds well to clipping for topiary applications.

CULTURAL CARE

Plant in most soil types that are well draining.

Best grown in full sun but will tolerate part shade.

Lightly trim to maintain shape, but not essential.

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