This small to medium sized shrub has upright to weeping slender branches that form an open rounded habit. It has small dark green oblong leaves and the white bell-shaped flowers appear solitary amongst the leaves from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Micromyrtus leptocalyxis naturally found in Queensland, Australia growing on the coast in heath. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy soil in an open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant.

The Queensland Heath Myrtle is grown for its pendulous habit and its flowers. It is planted in small gardens or rockeries and used in bushland settings. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is also used in patio planter boxes and on embankments. ID 1844

This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Micromyrtus(mik-ro-MUR-tus) leptocalyx(lep-tow-KA-lex)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family