Acronychia acidula – Lemon Aspen

Acronychia acidula - lemon aspen
Acronychia acidula - lemon aspen

The lemon aspen is a rainforest tree of small to medium height with a dense crown that bears useful and tasty fruit. Good for tropical to subtropical areas with loamy well drained moist soils. Grows to around 15 metres tall, and can be pruned to height to make fruit gathering easier. It is very attractive with large glossy leaves. It fruits a few years from germination, and they taste like a cross between grapefruit and lime, and are good for sauces, desserts and drinks. It flowers in summer and autumn, followed by the small fruit.

Note– this is a large rainforest tree so can become too large for normal gardens

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 8

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Fragrant oils, Decorative fruit, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acronychia acidula

Common Name : Lemon Aspen

Height : 15

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Not frost tolerant

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects