Cinnamon Myrtle

A hardy Australian native shrub with soft leaves that smell like cinnamon when crushed. The leaves are used fresh or dried to flavour teas, curries, desserts, and bush foods. White fluffy flowers attract bees and native pollinators, and the plant makes a stunning ornamental hedge or potted patio feature. Easy to prune and tolerant of poor soils once established.

Pickup is in Parkwood (near Riverton) by appointment only. Over 700 fruit and food plants available. Limited stock. Got a wishlist? Send it through for a custom quote.

Features:

Ideal Prune height range: 1.5–3m

pH growing conditions: 5.5–7.5

Shade or full sun: Part shade

Minimum pot year 5: 25L

Time to harvest age: 2–3 years for harvestable leaves

Interesting notes: Leaves can be used as a bay leaf substitute with a cinnamon twist. Grows well in native gardens or edible landscapes. Water well in summer. 

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