Lemon Myrtle
Sometimes called "Queen of the Lemon Herbs', Lemon Myrtle boasts an intensely citrus gragrance and flavour. Pluck leaves as needed for flavouring teas, syrups, glazes, cakes, biscuits, dressings, sauces, ice cream, dips and meat dishes. Leaves may be used fresh or dried for storage.
Lemon Myrtle is a rainforest species that prefers warm conditions sheltered from frost and cold winds.
With its elegant branches of green foliage and fragrant, creamy Autumn flowers, the Lemon Myrtle makes the perfect ornamental shade tree or large shrub for any roomy garden.
Terrific as a pot specimen in a kitchen garden too.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: grows to 3-8m
Width: brows to 3-5m