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Corymbia citriodora
Lemon Scented Gum
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Comments, Features & Uses:
Tall shaft-like trunk with powdery grey to pinkish smooth and often dimpled bark, peeling annually in curly flakes to expose creamy white surface. Leaves are narrow and have a distinctive lemon smell when crushed. Flowers are creamy-white and appear in Winter and Spring.
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Naturally Occurring:
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North East NSW from Coffs Harbor and wide distribution throughout QLD in dry sclerophyll forest and woodlands.
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Dimensions:
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Parkland/ Large Open Space: 40-50m h x 20-30m w
Moderate Open Space: 30-40m h x 15-20m w
Urban Environment: 25-25m h x 15-20m w |
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Aspect:
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Full sun. |
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Coastal Tolerance:
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Will tolerate salt laden winds.
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Soil Requirements:
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Prefers lighter loamy or skeletal soils. |
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Moisture Requirements:
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Fairly drought hardy once established, will not tolerate waterlogged soils. |
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Temperature Range:
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Will tolerate light frost to -2 degrees Celsius once established.
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Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:
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No maintenance required once established.
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Pests and Diseases:
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Ramularia shoot blight in young trees particularly in areas of high Summer rainfall, is also susceptible to a number of leaf eating insects which once established generally don’t cause terminal damage.
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Spacing Guide:
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As a specimen tree. |
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Typical Container Sizes Available:
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200mm, 25ltr, 45ltr, 100ltr.
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