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Backhousia citriodora

Code / Description
Size
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Code / Description
LOCATION
Werribee
A2, A3, Shade
B7
A2, A3, Shade
A2, A3, Shade
B7
C2, C3, Wall
A3
C7
B9, B10, A10, Shade, Wall
B9, B10, A10, Shade, Wall
C2, C3, Wall
A3
A9, B1
A9, B1
A2, A3, Shade
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Werribee
A2, A3, Shade
Size: 20cm
Available: 19
B7
Size: 14cm
Available: 0
A2, A3, Shade
Size: 14cm
Available: 0
Size: 14cm
Available: 0
Size: 14cm
Available: 0
A2, A3, Shade
Size: 17cm
Available: 0
Size: 20cm
Available: 0
Size: 20cm
Available: 0
Size: 20cm
Available: 0
B7
Size: 20cm
Available: 0
C2, C3, Wall
Size: 20cm
Available: 0
A3
Size: 25cm
Available: 0
C7
Size: 25cm
Available: 0
B9, B10, A10, Shade, Wall
Size: 25cm
Available: 0
B9, B10, A10, Shade, Wall
Size: 30cm
Available: 0
C2, C3, Wall
Size: 30cm
Available: 0
A3
Size: 30cm
Available: 0
A9, B1
Size: 30cm
Available: 0
Size: 30cm
Available: 0
A9, B1
Size: 40cm
Available: 0
A2, A3, Shade
Size: 7cm
Available: 0
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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Backhousia citriodora Lemon Scented Myrtle, Lemon Ironwood, Sweet Verbena Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Rounded, Upright

Description:
From the rainforests of Queensland, Lemon Myrtle naturally grows to 20 metres but in cultivation slowly grows to approximately 5 metres. This rounded native tree / shrub has a profusion of fluffy summer flowers and lemon fragrance leaves. Useful for screening, as a feature tree and as a food source for wildlife. Can be used as a potted indoor plant. Leaves often used in cooking and making tea.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained