Backhousia myrtifolia
GREY MYRTLE, CINNAMON MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: bronze new leaves
 
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Backhousia myrtifolia
GREY MYRTLE, CINNAMON MYRTLE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: bronze new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, topiary, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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