Hardy eastern-Australian rainforest tree or large shrub with spicy, cinnamon-scented foliage.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–10 | −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Cinnamon-scented leaves are used as a culinary flavouring
- Adaptable and tougher than most rainforest myrtles, tolerating a range of soils and light frost
- Attractive coppery-pink new growth; responds well to pruning and hedging
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