Lemon Myrtle 170 mm Pot Size

Lemon Myrtle – Australian Native 🌿

Available now at Bibra Lake Nursery

Botanical name: Backhousia citriodora

Lemon Myrtle is a beautiful Australian native tree prized for its intensely fragrant lemon-scented leaves and versatility in gardens, cooking, and natural health. A must-have for native gardens, hedging, and pots, Lemon Myrtle is both ornamental and practical.

🌱 Key Features

• Australian native rainforest tree
• Highly fragrant lemon-scented foliage
• Attractive glossy green leaves
• Ideal for gardens, hedging, screening, or large pots
• Can be pruned to shape or maintained as a shrub
• Evergreen and long-lived
• Loved by pollinators

🍋 Uses

• Culinary: Leaves can be used fresh or dried for teas, desserts, marinades, and spice blends
• Garden & Landscape: Feature tree, hedge, or screening plant
• Aromatic & Natural Uses: Leaves commonly used for oils, soaps, and natural cleaning products
• Native Gardens: Perfect for Australian native and bush-tucker gardens

🌿 Plant Care & Growing Guide

• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
• Watering: Regular watering while establishing; drought tolerant once mature
• Frost Tolerance: Protect young plants from heavy frost
• Pruning: Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and maintain shape
• Height: Up to 6–8m if unpruned (can be kept smaller with pruning)
• Maintenance: Low maintenance once established

🌏 Why Choose Lemon Myrtle?

Lemon Myrtle is considered one of the strongest natural lemon-scented plants in the world, making it incredibly popular in both home gardens and commercial use. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a functional, fragrant, and uniquely Australian plant.