Massed white flowers

A dense shrub to 4 metres. Common in coastal areas of eastern Australia. Grows along creek banks and in open forest. Was formerly known as Leptospermum flavescens. Leaves are grey green, alternate to 15 mm. Masses of small, white five-petalled flowers to 10 mm are produced in spring. 

Photo: Robert Whyte

Seed collecting and propagation

Propagate from seed or cuttings. Grey fruits are woody capsules that may remain on the plant for several years, ranging from 6 to 9 mm in diameter. Capsules eventually open revealing with five woody valves. The seeds are small, irregular linear and have lines or grooves on the surface. Store capsules in a paper bag in a warm dry place to open and release the seeds. No treatment required. Germination takes 5 to 25 days.