Lemon Myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

Description

Meet our star bush food plant! Not only is it a flavor sensation, but its beautiful glossy green leaves and fluffy white flowerheads make it a stunning ornamental. To keep it small and tidy, just trim back the growing tips regularly. This will also help you harvest some amazing shoots for cooking. Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and give it plenty of love during the warmer months. Originating from the rainforests of north NSW and south QLD, this tree can handle light frosts, but be gentle - its leaves might get damaged.

Plant Details

📏 Growth & Size

Height: 20m

Width: 5m

Growth Habit: Evergreen, Dense foliage

Plant Type: Small tree

☀️ Growing Conditions

Light: Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Soil Type: Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Soil Moisture: Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Climate Zone: Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

🌸 Flowers & Wildlife

Flower Color: White, Cream

Flowering Time: Summer, Autumn

Attracts: Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

ℹ️ Additional Info

Family: Myrtaceae

Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

Special Uses: Edible, Tea, Fragrant oils, Street tree, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Suitable For: Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant