This tree has a upright ringed greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy dark green oblong leaves and the fragrant cup-shaped cream coloured flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Acronychia acidulais naturally found in Australia from the Atherton Tablelands to Rockingham Bay in Queensland growing in well-drained moist organic rich soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tender.

Lemon Wood is a rainforest tree that is grown for its attractive flowers, foliage and editable fruits. It is planted in tropical gardens or parks as a shade or specimen tree. It establishes from seed in 2 to 3 years and is fast growing at first. The whitish wood is used for plywood manufacturing or joinery. ID 1525

Acronychia(ak-ron-ne-cha) acidula(a-sid-ula)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family