Eucalyptus citriodora
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Lemon-Scented Gum
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 60-100' x 15-45' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Resistant, Coastal Conditions |
| Container Sizes | #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Eucalyptus Citriodora native to Australia is a lemon-scented gum tree. It grows as a tall slender broadleaf evergreen tree. It can reach 60-100 ft. tall in its native habitat. Notable features are smooth gray bark and narrow pointed yellowish-green leaves that are lemon-scented. Small white flowers rarely appear on young trees. Seedlings can grow rapidly to 6-8’ tall in one season. The tree shape is spreading with high arching branches at maturity. Eucalyptus Citriodora likes full sun medium moisture and in well-drained soils. It tolerates drought well.
