About 8 or 10 years ago I collected seed from some attractive Leptos growing on Smoky Cape, NSW, not far from the campground on the lighthouse rd. Parent trees were growing in cracks in a solid granite(?) outcrop. Small, twisted trees with nice bark that looked like they may have potential for bonsai.
The seedlings were very slightly frost sensitive but have always sprouted new shoots in spring. As they get older they seem slightly more cold tolerant.
They tolerate root pruning very well. They bud back on old wood very profusely after hard pruning. Internode length is relatively short.
As far as I can see they seem to be a great species for bonsai but o far I have not been able to identify the species.
This year one has finally flowered unexpectedly. If anyone can suggest an ID it would be great.