| Description | Backhousia citriodora
Lemon Scented Myrtle is a very beautiful tree, especially when covered in blooms during Summer. The leaves and fruit give off a pleasant aroma of lemon-scented when crushed. It has a huge variety of uses - the crushed leaves repell mosquitoes, and can be used to brew a relaxing tea.
Lemon Scented Myrtle prefers well-drained soil and lots of water. This densely foliaged rainforest tree is perfect for a screening or specimen plant. | Ulmus parvifolia
The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm. | Rosemary officinalis 'Blue Lagoon'
Rosemary Blue Lagoon is a low growing, spreading shrub that grows about 1m tall and 2m across. It is very impressive when flowering as it's just a mass of blue.
Goes great on banks or in rockeries. Used for hedging as it loves a trim. With no maintenance necessary after roots are established its perfect for any garden! |
| Content | | Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot
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| Additional information | |
| botanical name |
Ulmus parvifolia
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| height x width |
8m x 8m
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| features |
Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
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| landscape use |
Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues
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