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Backhousia myrtifolia
Backhousia myrtifolia
Grown by Downes, Trademart.
Size
Varies by species
Water
Low once established
Light
Full sun to part shade
Growth
Moderate to fast
$15.00 / 200mm (inc. GST)
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Pot size: 200mmgrown height ≈ 0.4–0.8m
Yard pickup
16 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham. Ready same day.
Sydney delivery
$85 flat, delivered on our trucks within 48hrs.
Plant health guarantee
Replace or refund within 60 days.
Planting service
Installed and mulched on request.
On the plant
Why we specify it.
Backhousia myrtifolia (commonly referred to as carrol, neverbreak, iron wood, grey myrtle or cinnamon myrtle) is a small rainforest tree species which grows in subtropical rainforests of Eastern Australia. First discovered and subsequently used by the indigenous communities of Australia, this plant produces oils that have a cinnamon-like aroma, and display both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Growing conditions
Care sheet.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Free-draining, low phosphorus
Water
Low once established
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Mature size
Varies by species
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