Backhousia Citriodora
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Mature Height: 6–8 metres
Mature Width: 4–6 metres
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Backhousia Citriodora
is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 6–8 metres,
and a Mature Width of 4–6 metres .
They have a Medium Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).
Backhousia Citriodora can be used for Feature Tree, Screening or Privacy, and Edible Garden.
They tolerate Full Sun and Part Shade.
PLANT PROFILE
Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon Myrtle, is a fragrant Australian native tree prized for its lemon-scented foliage, dense evergreen habit, and attractive clusters of creamy-white flowers. It’s widely planted for both its ornamental value and its culinary and aromatic uses.
Typically growing to 6–8 metres high and 4–6 metres wide, Lemon Myrtle has soft, lance-shaped leaves that release a strong citrus aroma when crushed. Flowering in summer, it produces fluffy, cream-coloured flowers that attract bees and pollinators. It performs best in full sun to part shade, in well-drained, fertile soil, and will tolerate light frost once established.
They look excellent when planted as feature trees in native gardens, grown in large pots near outdoor entertaining areas, or used in informal screening where year-round foliage and fragrance are valued. A multipurpose tree with high ornamental and practical value.
Mature Height: 6–8 metres
Mature Width: 4–6 metres
30 – 60 cm per year (moderate)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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