Backhousia myrtifolia
Common name: Grey Myrtle, Cinnamon Myrtle
Family: Myrtaceae
Type: Tree
Size: Up to 30 metres high, more like 5-10 in a sunny garden
Naturally occurring: Widespread locations along east coast, including NSW Central Coast
Flowers: White flowers
Flowering period: Winter to Summer
Soil/drainage: Quite hardy but prefers moist soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Other features: Excellent shade tree as it spreads to around 10 metres wide. Slow growing. Cinnamon scented leaves.
Photos are examples only and are a guide to what your plant could be like when mature.
Photo: Alan Farley, John Moss