Lemon Scented Tea Tree
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Leaves have a strong lemon aroma when crushed. Plants can be used as an effective screen or incorporated into a native garden featuring the fine copper green leaves.
OTHER COMMON NAMES
Citratum, Lemon Tea Tree
USES
Leaves are infused to make tea. Leaf oil is distilled and used externally as an antiseptic on a variety of skin conditions.
Fast growing, hardy and ornamental, this shrub is used as a screen or windbreak.
USES
Attracts butterflies - nectar in the flowers provides a food source for butterflies
ORIGIN
Wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests of eastern Australia.
CULTIVATION
Evergreen shrub to 4m with attractive copper toned new leaf growth. Grows in full or partial sun and tolerates moderate frosts, drought and wind.
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Origin | Native |
| Size | Medium shrub (1-3m) |
| Decid/Evergr | Evergreen |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Uses | Attract Butterflies |
| Uses | Medicinal |
| Uses | Screening |
| Uses | Windbreak |
| Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Frost Resistance | Moderate |
| Wind Tolerance | Moderate |
| Dry Tolerance | Moderate |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Scented Flowers | No |
| Aromatic Foliage | Yes |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Harvest Season | Year round |
