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Lemon Scented Gum

Eucalyptus Citriodora

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Overview

Eucalyptus citriodora, or Lemon Scented Gum, is a stately evergreen tree native to Australia, known for its smooth, pale bark and lemon-scented leaves. Towering up to 130-160 feet, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Its narrow, lance-shaped foliage releases a refreshing citrus aroma when crushed, serving as an ideal accent or shade tree in spacious landscapes. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, it's also renowned for its essential oil.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — release essential oils that are both pleasing to the senses and a natural mosquito repellent

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
80–150 Ft.
Mature width
60–80 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus citriodora; this evergreen tree can reach impressive heights, image 45
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — yet they provide a vital nectar source for a variety of pollinators; tree for full or half
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — typically soaring to between 75 and 100 feet tall with a canopy spread of 50 to 70 feet when fully, image 28
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — typically soaring to between 75 and 100 feet tall with a canopy spread of 50 to 70 feet when fully matured
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — lance-shaped foliage releases a refreshing citrus aroma when crushed; hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, it's also renowned
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — yet they provide a vital nectar source for a variety of pollinators
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, it's also renowned for its essential oil; is a stately evergreen tree native to Australia
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — release essential oils that are both pleasing to the senses and a natural mosquito repellent, image 29
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — scientifically known as Eucalyptus citriodora; this evergreen tree can reach impressive heights
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — serving as an ideal accent or shade tree in spacious landscapes; the blooms may be less conspicuous than other
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — This evergreen tree can reach impressive heights; this tree thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — pale bark and lemon-scented leaves; white to pinkish surface beneath, image 40
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — lance-shaped foliage releases a refreshing citrus aroma when crushed; hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, it's, image 42
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — This evergreen tree can reach impressive heights; this tree thrives in full sunlight and well-drained, image 46
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — white to pinkish surface beneath
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — an important trait for landscape sustainability; pale bark and lemon-scented leaves
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — tree for full or half
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — is a stately evergreen tree native to Australia; lance-shaped foliage releases a refreshing citrus, image 39
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — typically soaring to between 75 and 100 feet tall with a canopy spread of 50 to 70 feet when fully, image 47
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, it's also renowned for its essential oil
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — proving to be quite drought-tolerant once established; yet they provide a vital nectar source for a variety of
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — proving to be quite drought-tolerant once established
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — tree for full or half; proving to be quite drought-tolerant once established
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — <br><br>As an elegant and functional plant; typically soaring to between 75 and 100 feet tall with a canopy spread
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