1060 Wellington Road Narre Warren East VIC 3804 T: 03 9554 2000 sales@specialitytrees.com.au www.specialitytrees.com.au |
Tree | Corymbia citriodora Lemon-scented Gum |
Description | A beautiful, tall growing Corymbia (syn. Eucalyptus) with a distinctive, often powdery white to grey coloured bark which curls and flakes off in spring. Its leaves are green, long and slender with an amazing, strong lemon fragrance when crushed. Its strong scent is a distinguishing attribute, with the essential oils produced from this variety often being used in fragrances as well as insect repellents. In summer and autumn, feathery white flowers appear, making it a good source of food for honey bees. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Oval |
Mature Size | 20 x 8m |
Uses | A great feature tree that needs significant space. Great for parks, gardens and wide streetscapes. Bird and bee attracting. |
Position & Soil | Prefers full sun in well drained soil. Can tolerate most soils and grows well with or without moisture. |
Features | Giant Evergreen Oval Avenue Bird Attracting Coastal Feature Bark Feature Foliage Group Planting Native Shade Tree Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.5-2.0m) • 100L (2.5-3.0m) |
Substitutes |
• Angophora costata • Corymbia maculata • Corymbia maculata 'ST1' Lowanna • Corymbia maculata 'ST2' Toombah • Eucalyptus mannifera • Eucalyptus mannifera maculosa • Eucalyptus viminalis |
Disclaimer: The material contained on the Speciality Trees website is for general information only. Although much care has been taken to provide the information on its website, Speciality Trees does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or currency of this information and its suitability to your needs. All material listed on the Speciality Trees website, its associated links and product sheets are varieties either ready for sale or in production. This is an information source and not confirmation of availability. It is strongly recommended that users enquire about product availability independently of this source.