Genus Species: Leptospermum morrisonii    
Common / Product Name: White Opal

Habit:   MEDIUM SHRUB (MS) and LARGE SHRUB (LS)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: 3 - 4m x 1.5 - 1.5m

Pruning:   Light

Frost Tolerance:   High

Coastal Tolerance:   Medium

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Medium

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Yes

Flowering:  starts: Spring

Flower Colour:   Greenish Cream or White

Irrigation:   No watering required once established if planted in suitable conditions. Will require water over long dry periods.

Lower Temperatures: High frost tolerance. Once established temperatures as low as -6°C for short periods provided the foliage is above frost line.

Upper Temperatures: Tolerates periods of dry spells with temperatures extending from Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C for short spells.

Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.