We are thinking of planting this tree on our block. Do you have it and can you give me some feedback please?
Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Scented Myrtle)
"In its natural habitat, it can reach 20 metres in height but is often smaller. In cultivation it rarely exceeds about 5 metres.
White flowers occur in clusters at the ends of the branches in summer through to autumn. Although the flowers are attractive, B.citriodora is grown more for the lemon fragrance of the foliage."
"A hardy plant which tolerates all but the poorest drained soils. It can be slow growing but responds well to slow release fertilisers. Like many other rainforest species, it has also been successfully cultivated indoors."
http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/annan/the_garden/blooming_calendar/backhousia_citriodia
http://anpsa.org.au/b-cit.html
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It's very popular with the insects - its creamy-white flowers attracting a wide range of beetles, bees and other insects.