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
Scientific Name:Acronychia acidula
Common Name:Lemon Aspen
Other Common Names:Lemonwood
Plant Type:Small tree, Large tree
Height:12 ~ 15 metres
Width:4 ~ 8 metres
Flower Colour:White
Flowering Time:Summer, Autumn
Ph Level:Acid, Neutral
Soil Type:Loamy, Clay loam
Plant Environment:Low maintenance garden
Climate Zone:Sub-tropical
Light:Sunny
Growth Habit:Evergreen, Dense foliage
Soil Moisture:Moist moderate drainage
Frost Tolerance:Not frost tolerant
Plant Usage:Screen
Special Features:Edible, Fragrant oils, Decorative fruit, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife:Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT

Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-

 

The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW 

 

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW

 

IndigiGrow- Sydney- NSW

 

Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW

 

Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW

 

Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW

 

Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW

 

Cool Country Natives – ACT

 

Geelong Native Plants – Victoria

 

Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria

 

Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland

 

Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland 

 

Zanthorrea Nursery – Perth WA

 

Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia

 

MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –

 

The Native Shop – mail order

 

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