Lemon Aspen

While its natural range is tropical, Lemon Aspen seems to tolerate quite low temperatures and mild frost, particularly after establishment.

Lemon Aspen fruit are high in calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also contain high levels of phosphorus, folate and zinc. Lemon Aspen fruits contain higher levels of antioxidants than blueberries.

They have an intense lemony flavour with herby tones reminiscent of eucalyptus and honey.

We propogate 3 different Lemon Aspen varieties from the Achronychia family.
1. Lemon Aspen - (Acronychia acidula)
Known as the true Lemon Aspen variety. The fruit is green to yellow with a flavour described as a spicy lemon flavour.

2. Fraser Aspen - (Acronychia imperforata)
Fraser Aspen is also known as Fraser Island Apple are bright yellow in colour with a sweet and tart flavour. It is a Fraser Island Native but you'll find it growing along the north-east coast. 

3. White Aspen - (Acronychia oblongifolia)
Also known as Pigeon Berry, Southern Lemon Aspen. White Aspen is endemic to the Daintree region but will grow as far down as Sydney. The fruit is white in colour, crisp in texture and contain a lemon/orange flavour with hints of eucalyptus. 

We are currently propogating more Lemon Aspen.
For orders over 15 plants please contact paul@rosebankgrowers.com.au for wholesale prices and distribution.