Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-Scented Gum)
Lemon-Scented Gum, Citron-Scented Gum, Lemon-Scented Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus citriodora
Corymbia citriodora (Lemon-Scented Gum) is a tall evergreen tree of upright habit, adorned with a straight trunk and a thin, graceful crown of drooping foliage. The lemon-scented foliage is narrow, lance-shaped, golden-green, 3-7 in. long (7-17 cm), and used to produce citronella oil, which is favored in perfumery. Another ornamental feature is its striking bark - smooth, powdery white, sometimes with a blush of pink or blue. In winter, abundant clusters of white flowers are borne amongst the foliage. Long-lived, this Eucalyptus makes an attractive narrow tree, revealing its presence in gardens or streets by the wonderful fragrance of its leaves.
- Grows up to 40-100 ft. tall (12-30 m) and 15-50 ft. wide (4-15 m).
- Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for. Deer resistant.
- Watch for eucalyptus sucker, silver leaf and oedema.
- Propagate by seed.
- Native to Northeastern Australia.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 40' – 100' (12m – 30m) |
| Spread | 15' – 50' (4.5m – 15m) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Eucalyptus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 40' – 100' (12m – 30m) |
| Spread | 15' – 50' (4.5m – 15m) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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