{"product_id":"leptospermum-laevigatum-fore-shore","title":"Leptospermum Laevigatum 'Fore Shore'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoast Tea Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeptospermum laevigatum \u003c\/em\u003e'Fore Shore'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact coastal tea-tree bred for tight, box-like hedging and extreme site tolerance. ‘Fore Shore’ forms neat, grey-green mounds with bronze new growth, thriving in salt-laden winds and poor, sandy soils—perfect for low hedges, borders and coastal gardens in South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5-0.6 m H x 0.5-1 m W (naturally compact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green, aromatic leaves with bronze-tinted new growth; dense, clip-friendly habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare to absent on this cultivar; grown primarily for foliage and form. Breeders report no observed flowering over many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round evergreen structure with bronze flushes on new growth; tidy, formal look holds through summer wind and winter salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense habit offers shelter for small fauna (e.g., lizards). If flowering occurs, it may provide incidental pollinator value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal-Tolerant (salt spray \u0026amp; wind), Drought-Tolerant (once established), Heat-Tolerant, Frost hardy (light); suits poor, sandy or loamy soils with drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm apart for a tight low hedge; 40–60 cm for a looser border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally not toxic to pets; as with any plant, ingestion may cause mild GI upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best density and colour in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy\/loamy soils; copes with poor, coastal sands; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8-12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10-14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light clip as needed to maintain a crisp line; responds well to regular hedging\/topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA gardens, especially coastal and windy sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline soils if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative alternative to box hedging along paths, driveways and front fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal mass planting for low, textural structure that shrugs off salt and wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal low borders around beds, lawns and courtyards; excellent in narrow spaces and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Fore Shore’ gives you the look of boxwood without the fuss—dense, compact, salt- and drought-tough, and almost maintenance-free once established. It stays neat, keeps its colour, and handles the harshest coastal spots with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":48863457018108,"sku":"LEPT-LAEV-FORE-SHOR-5L","price":29.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/leptospermum-laevigatum-fore-shore-coast-tea-tree-5L-hedge-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1773804121","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/leptospermum-laevigatum-fore-shore","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}