Backhousia citriodora / Lemon Myrtle 140mm

Native tree with beautiful lime green, lemon scented foliage and white powder puff flowers. This tree can be used as a perfumed screen or shade tree as the foliage will reach all the way to the ground if needed. The leaves can be used to make a tea or can be used in cooking and aromatherapy.

* Full Sun
* Water regularly in free draining organic soil
* Can Grow to 10 metres
* Mulch heavily to keep roots cool and moist in summer and warm in winter
* Spectacular lemon scent
* Beautiful cream flowers that look like small bottle brush mounds
* Use leaves in cooking, to create oils for medicinal or aromatherapy benefits