Backhousia citriodora
Lemon Myrtle
This medium shrub/Small tree has beautiful lemon scented foliage and covers in small creamy white flowers in summer. Can be clipped to a form a neat hedge. Provide extra protection while young and water well during summer.
Use leaves dried as a tea, ground as a zesty herb for chicken dishes or even as a unique flavour in desserts.
Edible leaves
Insect attracting
Beautiful lemony scent
Full sun - Part shade
Height: 2-4m
Width: 3m
Use leaves dried as a tea, ground as a zesty herb for chicken dishes or even as a unique flavour in desserts.
Edible leaves
Insect attracting
Beautiful lemony scent
Full sun - Part shade
Height: 2-4m
Width: 3m
Native
Suited to the Australian ClimateFlower Care Guide
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Coastal:Yes
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Flowering Season:Spring
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Frost Tolerance:Low
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Landscape Use:Bush Food, Windbreak
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Light:Sun
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Toxicity:Non Toxic