Corymbia citriodora
LEMON SCENTED GUM
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
30m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid winter to late winter

Leaves: aromatic

Bark & Stems: grey & cream spotted bark
 
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Corymbia citriodora
LEMON SCENTED GUM
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
30m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid winter to late winter

Leaves: aromatic

Bark & Stems: grey & cream spotted bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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