Lemon-scented Tea-tree, Tantoon, Tantoon Teatree, Yellow Tea Tree
Myrtaceae.
Leptospermum.
From Latin meaning leaves similar to those in genus Polygale.
900mm.
Fast.
1-7m.
Noted in Munderoo district. Possibly also in surrounding areas.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic.
Sandy soil or on sandstone or basalt soils, and along rocky watercourses.
Shrub or small tree 1-7m high with firm, but soft smooth bark. Narrow leaves 5-20 mm long.
Resists frost.
Fast-growing. Lifespan up to several decades.
Aug-Jan. Often profuse and honey-scented.
From seed or cuttings.
Good low-level cover in windbreaks.
Excellent for stabilising creeks and riverbanks due to soil-binding fibrous roots. It also protects banks as it is flexible enough to lie down in floods due to the weight of fast-flowing water.
Close-grained, hard, tough and light-coloured.
Good streamside habitat.
Attractive garden specimen. Prune to encourage bushiness.
Lemon-scented leaves occasionally used as tea substitute in colonial times.
