Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) has a beautiful display of fluffy white flowers aromatic citrus foliage is tough and hardy easy to grow and doesn't attract pests or diseases.

Type and Habit:  Evergreen Australian Native shrub or tree
Average Height:  6 – 8m but often quite smaller and hedges very well.
Soil:  Prefers a moist soil with plenty of organic matter, the plant is smaller in less favourable conditions. Tolerates wet conditions.
Aspect:  Frost tender when young then tolerates light frost. Full sun to semi shade.
Foliage: Dark green lance-shaped foliage. These leaves contain large amounts of citral which when crushed emit very strong lemon scents. Also popular ‘Bush Tucker’ when leaves are powdered and used to flavour.
Flowers:  The flowers are fluffy and white and borne in clusters making a stunning display in early summer and these too emit a lemon perfume during the evenings.
Uses: Flowering shade tree, screen or hedge, street tree, topiary work.
Features: Beautiful display of fluffy white flowers, aromatic citrus foliage, tough and hardy ,is easy to grow and doesn’t attract pests or diseases.