| Scientific Name | Leptospermum continentale |
| Size and form | A prickly shrub 1-2m high and 1-2 m wide. |
| Flowers, leaves and fruit | The solitary white flowers occur en masse from September to February. Fruit is a woody, hemispherical capsule that persists on the plant. Leaves are stiff and ovate with sharp tips. |
| Growing conditions | Suitable for a range of situations from well-drained soils to wet soils in a full-sun or semi-shade position. The nectar in the flowers attracts butterflies and moths. |
