Leptospermum 'Copper Glow' 0
Author: Hortulanorum (Horticole)Family: Myrtaceae Subfamily: Myrtoideae Tribe: Leptospermeae
Genus: Leptospermum
English name: Tea tree 'Copper Glow'
Zone: Australia
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 pag. 111-113. ISBN
- A revision of the genus Leptospermum (Myrtaceae), Joy Thompson. Telopea 1989 Vol. 3(3) pag. 301-449. DOI
- A revision of the genus Neofabricia (Myrtaceae), J.R. Clarkson and Joy Thompson. Telopea 1989 Vol. 3 pag. 291-300. DOI
- Ecology of Leptospermum in Otago, Burrell, Juliet. New Zealand journal of botany 1965 Vol. 3(1) pag. 3-16. Address
- Leptospermum: Rare or threatened species in New South Wales, Benson, DH. Cunninghamia 1990 Vol. 2 pag. 337-341. Address
- Phylogenomic analysis confirms polyphyly of Leptospermum and delineates five major clades that warrant generic recognition, Binks, Rachel M and Heslewood, Margaret and Wilson, Peter G and Byrne, Margaret. Taxon 2022 Vol. 71(2) pag. 348-359. Address
- Redefinitions and nomenclatural changes within the Leptospermum suballiance of Myrtaceae, Thompson, Joy. Telopea 1983 Vol. 2 pag. 379-383. Address
- Revised taxonomy of the tribe Leptospermeae (Myrtaceae) based on morphological and DNA data, Wilson, Peter and Heslewood, Margaret. Taxon 2023 Vol. 72. DOI
- Species delimitation, hybridization and possible apomixis in a rapid radiation of Western Australian Leptospermum (Myrtaceae), Binks, Rachel M and Byrne, Margaret. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 2022 Vol. 200(3) pag. 378-394. Address
- The genus Leptospermum Forst. et Forst.f. (Myrtaceae) in northern Australia and Malesia, A.R. Bean. Austrobaileya 1992 Vol. 3(4) pag. 643-659. Link
- How to grow Bottle Brushes. Australian Plants 1960 Vol. 1(3). Address
- A revision of the genus Leptospermum (Myrtaceae), Joy Thompson. Telopea 1989 Vol. 3(3) pag. 301-449. DOI
- A revision of the genus Neofabricia (Myrtaceae), J.R. Clarkson and Joy Thompson. Telopea 1989 Vol. 3 pag. 291-300. DOI
- Ecology of Leptospermum in Otago, Burrell, Juliet. New Zealand journal of botany 1965 Vol. 3(1) pag. 3-16. Address
- Leptospermum: Rare or threatened species in New South Wales, Benson, DH. Cunninghamia 1990 Vol. 2 pag. 337-341. Address
- Phylogenomic analysis confirms polyphyly of Leptospermum and delineates five major clades that warrant generic recognition, Binks, Rachel M and Heslewood, Margaret and Wilson, Peter G and Byrne, Margaret. Taxon 2022 Vol. 71(2) pag. 348-359. Address
- Redefinitions and nomenclatural changes within the Leptospermum suballiance of Myrtaceae, Thompson, Joy. Telopea 1983 Vol. 2 pag. 379-383. Address
- Revised taxonomy of the tribe Leptospermeae (Myrtaceae) based on morphological and DNA data, Wilson, Peter and Heslewood, Margaret. Taxon 2023 Vol. 72. DOI
- Species delimitation, hybridization and possible apomixis in a rapid radiation of Western Australian Leptospermum (Myrtaceae), Binks, Rachel M and Byrne, Margaret. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 2022 Vol. 200(3) pag. 378-394. Address
- The genus Leptospermum Forst. et Forst.f. (Myrtaceae) in northern Australia and Malesia, A.R. Bean. Austrobaileya 1992 Vol. 3(4) pag. 643-659. Link
- How to grow Bottle Brushes. Australian Plants 1960 Vol. 1(3). Address
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 9,8ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from April until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Eucalyptus; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, Airpot 12L, Airpot 50L, Airpot 800L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 9,8ft x 9,8ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from April until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Eucalyptus; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, Airpot 12L, Airpot 50L, Airpot 800L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Soak the seeds in warm water of 140°F for 24-48h with a SmokeDisk. Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-4 weeks. The results are erratic.
Germination references for the genus
- How to grow Bottle Brushes. Australian Plants 1960 Vol. 1(3). Address
- New Zealand native seed germination requirements: a review, Rowarth, JS and Hampton, JG and Hill, MJ. New Zealand Journal of Botany 2007 Vol. 45(3) pag. 485-501. Address
Germination references for the genus
- How to grow Bottle Brushes. Australian Plants 1960 Vol. 1(3). Address
- New Zealand native seed germination requirements: a review, Rowarth, JS and Hampton, JG and Hill, MJ. New Zealand Journal of Botany 2007 Vol. 45(3) pag. 485-501. Address
Experiences in the garden
05-06-14A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Australian Seed collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
21-08-14 Sown 200 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Terras1g.
Protocol: Autumn Soak 140°F 24-48h SmokeDisk Vermiculite 2mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F day 46°F night Slightly acidic 2-4w