Backhousia citriodora - 5 gallon plant

Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Ironwood; Lemon Scented Myrtle
Family: Myrtaceae • Natural distribution: Australia Queensland & New South Wales coastal rainforests • Plant type: Shrub • Size: 10 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide • Flowering season: summer to fall • Attracts pollinators: birds, bees • Fragrant: foliage • Flower color: creamy-white • Prefers: sun or part shade • Water requirements: moderate • Hardiness: 30°f-35°f • Soil: well-drained • Suitable for: barrier, focal point, screen, shade plant • Evergreen
Rarely exceeds 16 feet in cultivation. Slow growing. Frost tender when young. Suitable for pots where it will remain small. UC Santa Cruz Arboretum plant introduction