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Lemon Scented gum or Eucalyptus is grown as a shrub for its lemon scented, evergreen leaves, but in northern climes it is not hardy out of doors and is best used as a conservatory plant. In warm climates it is often planted outdoors. Can be coppiced successfully.
Corymbia citriodora/Eucalyptus citriodora
Common name: Lemon Scented Gum.
Native: Queensland
Provenance: Australia
Size and spread (10 years): Not available.
Treatment required: Requires pre chill. 4-6weeks cold moist followed by 21degC for sowing
Seeds / kg: c. 221,000
Ideal sowing period: Spring. Surface sow.
Soil conditions: Enjoys heavier soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 45m
pic courtesy of Geekstreet, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
| Weight | 2.50 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (approx 25 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 380 seeds) |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Flowering Month | January, February |
| Colour | white |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
| Interest | aromatic, flowers |
| Requires | dry, shelter, sun |
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