Corymbia citriodora – Lemon Scented Gum

Corymbia citriodora - lemon scented gum
Corymbia citriodora - lemon scented gum
Corymbia citriodora - lemon scented gum

A handsome gum tree with a smooth white to pink trunk and a strong and very attractive lemon smell to the foliage, which is particularly strong in damp conditions. Good for temperate to tropical areas. It grows to around 35 metres tall, so is only suited to parks and large properties. A good tree for honey production, and refined oil from the leaves is used as an insect repellant. This tree looks wonderful for avenue planting, where the pale smooth trunks are shown off to perfection. There is one at Kings Park Botanic Gardens in Perth.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Large tree

Width : 8

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Fragrant oils, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Corymbia citriodora

Common Name : Lemon Scented Gum

Height : 35

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects