{"title":"Lemon Myrtle and Backhousia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon myrtle is a native rainforest tree whose glossy leaves release a strong, clean lemon scent when crushed. It is among the most widely used bushfood plants, with leaves that flavour teas and cooking, and it doubles as a handsome evergreen screen with fluffy cream flowers. Its relatives, aniseed myrtle and grey myrtle, carry different scents. Choose by leaf fragrance and by the size of tree you have room for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a lemon myrtle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-scented-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora\"\u003eLemon Scented Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e is the one for the kitchen. In gardens it usually grows as a dense small tree or tall shrub of three to eight metres, with clusters of fluffy, creamy white flowers from summer into autumn. Advanced field grown lemon myrtles are also in the range for an instant tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aniseed-myrtle-backhousia-anisata\"\u003eAniseed Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e is a rare rainforest tree from the north coast valleys of New South Wales. In gardens it makes a dense tree of six to ten metres and is often kept as a large clipped shrub or hedge. Its glossy, wavy edged leaves smell strongly of aniseed when crushed, and it flowers white in spring. It is also sold as tube stock, one young plant per tube. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grey-myrtle-backhousia-myrtifolia\"\u003eGrey Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e is a hardy shrub or small tree with spice scented leaves and cream, starry flowers in summer, useful as a native hedge or screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere lemon myrtle grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are rainforest plants from the east coast, at home in subtropical and warm temperate gardens. They grow in sun or part shade in moist, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. In cooler districts they are slower, and young plants need protection from frost, though established trees tolerate light frost. Shelter from hot, drying wind keeps the foliage glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse them as a screen, a clipped hedge, a small shade tree or a large tub plant near the kitchen door. For companions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/finger-limes\"\u003efinger limes\u003c\/a\u003e, another native for the bushfood garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig compost through the soil and plant at the same depth as the pot. For a hedge or screen, space plants one and a half to two metres apart. As a specimen tree, allow three to four metres. In a pot, start with a container forty to fifty centimetres across and move up as the plant grows. Mulch well, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist through the first two summers, and water established trees in dry spells. Feed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. Prune or clip after flowering, or simply harvest leafy tips through the year, which keeps the plant dense. Take the mature, dark green leaves for the strongest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike other members of the myrtle family, backhousias can get myrtle rust on soft new growth in humid areas. It shows as yellow powdery spots. Remove and bin affected tips, and avoid heavy feeding that forces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use lemon myrtle leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh or dried, as a bushfood flavouring in tea, baking, marinades and anywhere you would use lemon zest or lemongrass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow lemon myrtle in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows well in a large tub for many years with regular water and light clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes lemon myrtle make a good hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does. It clips well, stays dense to the ground, and the clippings are useful in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs lemon myrtle frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants are frost tender and need protection. Established trees tolerate light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lemon-scented-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora","title":"Lemon Scented Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Scented Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice: once as a dense evergreen screen, and again as the most intensely lemon scented leaf you can grow. In a garden it settles at around 6m tall and 4m wide, well short of the 20m it reaches in Queensland rainforest, and it carries creamy white flowers through late summer that bees and small birds work over. Brush past it and the whole corner smells of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are a genuine bushfood, and one crushed leaf carries further than a whole lemon tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen and a feature at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it fills a boundary; grown on a single trunk it becomes a shapely small shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife earn from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower masses bring in bees, butterflies and nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in humidity, and salt tolerant enough for gardens back from the beachfront.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and it takes a hard prune if it outgrows its spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Trimmed twice a year it holds at 3m to 4m and stays furnished low down; left alone it lifts into a small multi trunked tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Site it where people brush past: a back step, a path, an outdoor table. The scent only releases when leaves are touched, so a plant at the back of a bed wastes half of what it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Scented Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the strongest leaf oil in an open sunny spot. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It takes light frost once established but not much more, so gardeners in Canberra or the tablelands should pot it against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants soil that holds some moisture but drains freely. Heavy clay needs a raised mound and generous compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week for the first two summers while the roots build, then it carries itself through dry spells. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the first year to build density low down, then trim a hedge after flowering and again in early autumn. Pick mature leaves any time and dry them flat out of the sun. The concentrated essential oil is not safe for cats, so keep bottled oil away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube stock and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and 140mm plants suit a long hedge run: fast to establish and a fraction of the price of advanced stock. From 100L up they are semi advanced trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little movement for the first month, then a strong flush once the roots take hold. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that brings in wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m tall by 4m wide over time, not the 20m quoted for wild rainforest trees. Trimmed as a hedge it sits easily at 3m to 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the leaves in cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a well established Australian bushfood used in teas, marinades and baking. Use them sparingly, as the flavour is far stronger than lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerth gardens generally suit it, given drainage and summer water. Melbourne is marginal because of frost, so grow it in a large pot and protect it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640102453567,"sku":"BAC-CIT-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111094079,"sku":"BAC-CIT-140MM-P10","price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110995775,"sku":"BAC-CIT-200MM-P6","price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110963007,"sku":"BAC-CIT-300MM","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111028543,"sku":"BAC-CIT-400MM","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100295119167,"sku":"BAC-CIT-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956337471807,"sku":"BAC-CIT-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295151935,"sku":"BAC-CIT-150L","price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44762504724799,"sku":"BAC-CIT-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632690233663,"sku":"BAC-CIT-400L","price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100294791487,"sku":"BAC-CIT-1000L","price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100294824255,"sku":"BAC-CIT-2000L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-Scented-Myrtle-Backhousia-citriodora.png?v=1794661609"},{"product_id":"grey-myrtle-backhousia-myrtifolia","title":"Grey Myrtle - Backhousia myrtifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as cinnamon myrtle, is an Australian native that screens like a hedge and still looks like a feature tree. Left to grow it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide; clipped, it holds a dense wall of small aromatic leaves at whatever height you set. In late spring it covers itself in creamy white flowers, and the papery calyces persist for weeks afterwards, ageing to soft pink long after the petals have gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen or a small tree, your call.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimmed twice a year it holds a hedge from about 2m up. Left alone it lifts into a graceful multi stemmed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic leaves you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is scented and used as a bush food spice, so a hedge along a path releases it every time you brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles damp ground and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant and coastal tolerant together, which suits low lying blocks and beachside boundaries where most hedges struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and birds shelter in the dense interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. That matches its natural width, so the canopies knit into a solid screen without the plants fighting each other for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and narrow boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 3m wide it is one of the few native screening trees that suits a side setback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp corners and drainage lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground that stays wet after rain suits it, which makes it a real option where a lilly pilly would sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grey Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering; part shade works if the screen can be looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It copes with heavy ground and periodic wet, and does equally well on lighter soil with compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after flowering. It reshoots readily, so a hedge left too long can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: tube, 140mm and 200mm packs, then 300mm, 25L and 45L. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and for a long boundary they are the sensible economics, a season slower to close but quick to establish. The 25L and 45L plants arrive already branched, carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks while the roots move out, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant a hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap any faster and only makes watering and feeding harder as the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are used as a bush food spice, usually dried and ground, with a warm aniseed and cinnamon note. Pick mature leaves rather than stripping new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young plants are the most vulnerable. Where frosts are hard, plant it against a north facing wall, protect it for the first two winters, or choose a fully frost hardy screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640105533759,"sku":"BAC-MYR-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116631871,"sku":"BAC-MYR-140MM-P10","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116566335,"sku":"BAC-MYR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116599103,"sku":"BAC-MYR-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100311863615,"sku":"BAC-MYR-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100311896383,"sku":"BAC-MYR-100L","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grey-Myrtle-Backhousia-myrtifolia.png?v=1794661702"},{"product_id":"backhousia-citriodora-lemon-myrtle-lemon-scented-myrtle-ex-ground","title":"BACKHOUSIA citriodora Lemon Myrtle (Lemon-Scented Myrtle) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian rainforest tree behind the lemon myrtle in your pantry, and its leaves carry a cleaner, more intense lemon scent than any citrus. Left to grow it forms a dense evergreen tree of about 6m tall and 3.5m wide, clothed in glossy leaves and topped with creamy white flower through summer. This listing is an advanced ex ground specimen: a field grown tree that gives a garden real presence on the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent is remarkable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush past it or crush a leaf and the lemon comes off in a wave, which is why it belongs beside a path or an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine bush food.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are the culinary lemon myrtle used in teas, dressings and baking, harvested fresh or dried from your own tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage holds from low down and stays all year, so it screens as reliably as it shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and busy with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer blossom brings bees and native pollinators, and small birds shelter in the dense canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen it makes a well proportioned small shade tree for a courtyard, lawn or entry, with a canopy broad enough to sit under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted as a run, space trees 2m apart for a fragrant screen. It clips readily and holds anywhere between 2m and 5m, which makes it a more interesting hedge than the usual choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree that revels in heat and humidity and tolerates coastal salt. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost gives the best growth, though it copes with ordinary garden ground. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so mound the planting on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A newly transplanted advanced tree needs consistent water: deep soakings two or three times a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring and late summer, and keep it organic if you plan to harvest leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to being cut and reshoots from old wood. Tip prune after flowering to thicken the canopy, and take harvest cuttings as light pruning through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single ex ground tree, grown in the field and lifted with a root ball rather than raised in a pot. Ex ground stock gives you scale no container can match, and it comes with conditions: the root ball is heavy, it needs specialist handling, and it must go into a prepared hole promptly rather than sit on the driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost and delivered Australia wide, and site access for machinery needs sorting before dispatch. Expect leaf drop and a still first season while the roots re establish. Our 30 day healthy plant guarantee applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs-a-guide-to-a-healthy-landscape\"\u003eHow to establish a transplanted tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eCompare other edible and bush food plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees for feature planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with the leaves straight away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pick mature leaves, use them fresh or dry them slowly out of direct sun, and store them whole. Take only light amounts in the first season while the tree is re establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is an ex ground tree different from a potted one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in the ground and lifted with its root ball, so you get far more tree for the money and instant scale. In exchange it needs machinery to place, prompt planting and attentive watering for two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. An established tree shrugs off an occasional light frost in a sheltered spot, but repeated frosts damage the foliage and check growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50198580461887,"sku":"EX-GRO-6","price":7244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BACKHOUSIA-citriodora-Lemon-Myrtle-Lemon-Scented-Myrtle-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858938"},{"product_id":"aniseed-myrtle-backhousia-anisata","title":"Aniseed Myrtle - Backhousia anisata","description":"\u003cp\u003eAniseed Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia anisata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare Australian rainforest tree from the Bellinger and Nambucca valleys of New South Wales, known for glossy leaves that smell strongly of aniseed when crushed. In gardens it makes a dense tree 6 to 10m tall and about 5m wide, and it is often kept much smaller as a large clipped shrub or hedge. You may also see it sold as Ringwood or under the name Syzygium anisatum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAniseed-scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a leaf and the scent is sweet and unmistakable. The leaves are used fresh or dried as a bushfood, for tea and for flavouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wavy-edged leaves are held thickly to the ground, with soft pinkish new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy white flowers cover the canopy in spring and draw in bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips well.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds to regular trimming, so it can be held as a hedge, screen or shaped specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rare native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a very small natural range, and growing it in gardens helps keep it in cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1 to 1.5m apart and clip two or three times a year for a dense hedge 2 to 4m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushfood gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one plant pruned to picking height near the kitchen so fresh leaves are within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature or shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned in a sheltered spot with good soil it grows into a handsome, rounded evergreen tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a big container with regular water and clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Aniseed Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with shelter from strong, drying winds. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and mild cool temperate gardens. Established plants tolerate light frost. Protect young plants in their first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost. It is a rainforest tree and repays good soil and a thick layer of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, especially for the first two years and during dry spells. Feed in spring and again in late summer with a slow-release fertiliser for native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from a young age for a bushy plant, and clip hedges after each flush of growth. Like other plants in the myrtle family it can get myrtle rust on soft new growth in humid areas. Watch for yellow powdery spots, prune off and bin affected shoots, and avoid heavy feeding that forces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Aniseed Myrtle as tube stock, in 200mm pots in packs of 6, and in 300mm and 400mm pots. Tube stock is one young plant per tube, sold singly, and it establishes quickly once planted. The 300mm and 400mm pots are single, more advanced plants. Water on arrival and plant out soon after. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eOur best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick leaves as needed and use them fresh, or dry them in a shaded, airy place and store them in a jar. 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