Flowers of the cinnamon tree close up

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Cinnamon myrtle

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Example of first planting a cinnamon Tree. They will often flower from a very young age

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Shows a very well developed Cinnamon Myrtle completely covered in flowers

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Close up of the gorgeous Flowers of the Cinnamon Myrtle tree

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Cinnamon Myrtle Tree growth habit

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Cinnamon Myrtle For Sale (Size: Medium)  (Cutting Grown)

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Leaf of the Cinnamon Myrtle

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Cinnamon Myrtle For Sale

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Cinnamon Myrtle

Backhousia myrtifolia
Fruit Trees > Bush foods Australia > Cinnamon Myrtle
The leaves have a pleasant spicy cinnamon-like aroma and flavour. The attractive flowers are creamy coloured and star shaped, produced en masse, followed by star-like capsules. The cinnamon myrtle is well suited to the home garden. The tree is adaptable t... Read More
Other Names: Grey Myrtle

$19.90 ($18.90-$19.90 choose a size)

Specifications of Cinnamon Myrtle

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Cinnamon Myrtle Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

Diane
★★★★★ 7months ago

WINGHAM, NSW

Cinnamon Myrtle

Slowly slowly but doing well

Prudence
★★★★★ 1y ago

MAUDSLAND, QLD

Cinnamon Myrtle

Attractive tree and great for the bees

Martyn
★★★★★ 1y ago

MOUNT COTTON, QLD

Cinnamon Myrtle

Use leaves in tea

Kate
★★★★★ 1y ago

CURRUMBIN WATERS, QLD

Cinnamon Myrtle

Still alive, in the pot, after way too long since purchase. I have little hope but it's a testament to the quality.. It was beautiful and healthy on arrival.

Guy
★★★★★ 2y ago

BALLANDEAN, QLD, Australia

Cinnamon Myrtle

Mindy
★★★★★ 3y ago

Sunbury, VIC, Australia

Cinnamon Myrtle

Flowers consistently, smells beautiful and relatively fast growing. Hoverflies and native bees love it.

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Kloe
★★★★★ 13y ago

Adelaide, SA

This is a stunning bush.  Beautiful aromatic foliage, with amazing cream coloured flowers in spring through summer, followed by loads of new growth.  I will never need to buy cinnamon again!

Chris
15y ago

Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

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