Common Name: Lemon Ironwood/ Lemon-scented Myrtle/ Sweet Verbena Tree

Description: Backhousia enata is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Northeastern Queensland. It is a multi-stemmed large shrub or tree with rough grey-brown bark on the main trunk. The leaves are glossy and can have a strong aroma described as a menthol smell. It produces white flowers arranged in groups of three to six individual flowers.

Growth Profile:

• Height: Up to 3.000 meters
• Width: Up to 2.000 meters

Characteristics:

• Fragrance: Fragrant, with leaves emitting a menthol aroma.
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil

Ideal Use: Backhousia enata is suitable for use as a specimen tree or shrub in gardens, parks, or landscapes. Its fragrant foliage and attractive flowers make it a valuable addition to native gardens or wildlife habitat restoration projects in Northeastern Queensland. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil conditions.