Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) $25

$25.00 (incl. GST)

Lemon Myrtle is one of the most popular native food plants – lemon citral oil in the leaves is highly antioxidant and anti microbial – a plant to boost your gut health. Add the leaves to your food and make teas to get the health benefits.

Grows to about 4 metres in Victoria unless pruned to lower heights. Has large display of creamy flowers that attract native insects and honey bees. Very attractive garden plant for infill and screening. Prefers  a sheltered position, summer watering needed for maximum growth.

Farm pick up is  available.  Please note that delivery is not included in the price – we will contact you after you have placed your online order to arrange delivery or a pick up time

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Lemon Myrtle is one of the most popular native food plants – lemon citral oil in the leaves is highly antioxidant and anti microbial – a plant to boost your gut health. Add the leaves to your food and make teas to get the health benefits.

Grows to about 4 metres in Victoria unless pruned to lower heights. Has large display of creamy flowers that attract native insects and honey bees. Very attractive garden plant for infill and screening. Prefers  a sheltered position, summer watering needed for maximum growth.

Farm pick up is  available.  Please note that delivery is not included in the price – we will contact you after you have placed your online order to arrange delivery or a pick up time

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Size

Advanced 25cm pot, Regular 14 cm pot