Acronychia acidula - lemon aspen is a great bush tucker plant

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


Plant Information

Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Lemon Aspen
Scientific Name - Acronychia acidula
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name -
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Minimum Height - 12
Maximum Height - 15
Minimum Width - 4
Maximum Width - 8
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
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Soil Moisture - Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Not frost tolerant
Plant Usage - Screen
Special Uses - Edible, Fragrant oils, Decorative fruit, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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