Backhousia myrtifolia (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Backhousia myrtifolia
Evergreen shrub
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The Backhousia myrtifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, E. Victoria. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Backhousia myrtifolia
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Hook.&Harv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a position in full sun in a fertile moisture retentive well-drained soil[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], in Britain it is only reliably hardy in the Scilly Isles[1]. Plants in Australian gardens tolerate temperatures down to at least -7°c[157], but this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and longer, colder and wetter winters. Seed can remain viable on the plant for 3 - 4 years[200].

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