Backhousia citriodora

Lemon myrtle / Lemon Ironwood

Myrtaceae

Description:

A stunning Australian native with glossy green foliage and clusters of creamy white flowers. Its lemon-scented leaves release a refreshing aroma when crushed, making it a favourite for teas, cooking, and natural products. Lemon Myrtle can be kept as a compact shrub through regular pruning or grown into a small shade tree. Young plants enjoy a sheltered position, while mature ones are hardy and low-maintenance, perfect for hedging, screening, or adding fragrance to the garden.

Special Features:

Highly fragrant leaves (when crushed), ideal for tea, cooking, yoghurt, sweets, and soap.
Attracts bees (Wheen Bee Foundation).

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 15m

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained

Flower Colour:

White

Backhousia citriodora - Lemon myrtle / Lemon Ironwood

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