{"product_id":"lemon-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora","title":"Lemon Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLemon Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora — Australia's Finest Native Aromatic Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Myrtle is one of Australia's most versatile and rewarding native trees. The foliage carries an intensely fresh lemon fragrance — brush a leaf and the scent is unmistakable. It's used in cooking, aromatherapy, and native gardens alike, making it one of the few truly multi-purpose trees you can grow in SEQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the fragrance, it's a beautiful, dense-canopied tree that works equally well as a feature specimen, a privacy screen, or a hedging plant. Creamy-white flower clusters appear in summer, attracting native birds and pollinators. Fast growing, long-lived, and surprisingly tough for such an ornamental tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense lemon fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — foliage is strongly aromatic, used in cooking and teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy-white summer flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — attracts birds, bees, and native pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e — works as privacy screening or feature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — gets to a meaningful size quickly in SEQ conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits screening, hedging, feature planting, or culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly Queensland native\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally occurs in SEQ rainforest margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature or specimen tree in garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening and tall hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainforest-style and native garden plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary herb garden — leaves used fresh or dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoolside planting — fragrance near entertaining areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140mm Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e — affordable starter for a hedge run or garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300mm Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established plant with faster establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — advanced specimen with immediate impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — mature tree for instant feature presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — large advanced specimen — near-instant privacy and presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8m (can be maintained shorter with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; prefers slightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; moderate once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly suited to SEQ subtropical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I actually cook with the leaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Lemon Myrtle leaves are used in marinades, teas, baked goods, and as a lemon flavour substitute. The citral content is higher than lemongrass — it's genuinely useful in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work as a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbsolutely. It responds well to trimming and can be shaped into a formal hedge. Planted 1–1.5m apart it forms a dense, fragrant screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast for a native — expect 50–80cm per year in good conditions in SEQ. The 45L size gets to meaningful screening height within 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":53567844647191,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":53567844679959,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567844712727,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":53567844745495,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":53567844778263,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/lemon-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}