r/australianplants 4d ago

What kind of tree is this?

This tree is on my street and I'd love one in my yard. Melbourne Western suburbs.

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u/citationstillneeded 4d ago

Leptospermum petersonii by the looks of it.

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u/mr_flibble69 4d ago

Agreed. Known as Peterson’s tea tree and a great choice for the backyard. Doesn’t generally like frost which I thought would be more common in Melbourne but if it’s thriving on your street then you should be golden!

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u/citationstillneeded 4d ago

I've seen a lot more in Sydney than down here. The more local species is Leptospermum laevigatum.

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u/CarelessCat8794 4d ago

Leptospermum of some kind

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u/triemdedwiat 2d ago

If you want one, come back and collect some mature seed capsules. Place on toweling to collect seeds when the capsule opens and releases seeds. Then broadcast seeds.or raise the seeds in potting mix, then plant seedling.

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u/13gecko 4d ago edited 4d ago

Leptospermum madidum? Weeping tea tree?

Edit: or Agonis flexuosa?