Leptospermum juniperinum

The Leptospermum juniperinum is a plant of the order Myrtales, commonly called the Prickly Tea Tree. Some say that this plant was used by Cpt. Cook during his voyage to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub which grows only to 2 meters tall. It is a fairly hardy tree and can withstand high winds and even light frost.

The flowers are produced in the early warmer seasons and are white in this species.

It currently has a Queensland conservation status of Least Concern.