AusBonsai

Hello all,

Assistance required with an ID please.

A client's neighbouring small tree approximately 5 metres tall x 8 metres wide and probably 20 + years of age. Quite twiggy on the inside with dead foliage, not too clued with all our native species. I believe this to be a Leptospermum ??? and heavily lemon scented foliage when crushed. Originally i was after the seeds for germination as it's an attractive small tree, but since attaining a small branchlet - will this plant propagate with a semi wooded cutting?

Also does this genus / species convert to Bonsai readily?

Thank-you in advance.

Canopy Multi Trunks Foliage Seed Pods Seed Pods Kevin

Looks like lemon scented Ti tree.
Smells like Lemon scented Ti tree.

My guess: It could be Lemon scented Ti tree - Leptospermum petersonii. 5m is given as the maximum height so this one must enjoy your soil and climate. It is just a little too cold down here to grow it well though I have seen a few small hedges made with this species.

Usually easy to grow from cuttings or seed. No special treatments needed for either and semi hard stem cuttings would probably be the easiest to start with.

Should grow well as bonsai. From what I have seen they shoot readily from older wood so you can allow it to grow and cut back hard if necessary. Should not need any special culture, just don't let it get too cold but judging by the photo that should not be a problem there.

Thanks Neil