EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA: Eucalyptus citriodora is a tall tree, growing to 35 metres in height (but sometimes taller), from temperate and tropical north eastern Australia and new to Uganda, the first one to be planted will be ready by mid April 2015. Eucalyptus is an ideal container plant for gardens, patios, decks, or paved yards. Additional Common Names. Lemon Eucalyptus or Lemon Scented Gum has narrow golden green leaves and is very fast growing to 50 - 75'. Its flowers are important for honey production. Growing eucalyptus plants outside in pots. Eucalyptus comes from the Greek words ‘eu’ (well) and ‘calyptos’ (covered). In the classification of Brooker (2000) this species, as Eucalyptus citriodora, is placed in Eucalyptus subgenus Corymbia series Maculatae (the spotted gums). This also allows that fresh, lemon scent to act as a natural air freshener for your home. Longevity 50 to 150 years. They are tall evergreen trees with aromatic leaves. Likes full sun and little water. Eucalyptus citriodora is a tall water hungry tree to 50m in warm climates but can be kept pollarded if grown in a pot for the UK. Corymbia citriodora syn. Product Compare (0) Sort By: Show: Corymbia Citriodora, Lemon Scented Gum. Bark smooth, gray, peeling off in thin irregular scales or patches and becoming mottled, exposing whitish or faintly bluish inner layer with powdery surfaces appearing dimpled. 100% (1 Review) A quick and easy to grow species. The lemon-scented foliage is narrow, lance-shaped, golden-green, 3-7 in. Eucalyptus Lemon Zest Tree (eucalyptus citriodora) ... Products growing in these pots are easy to transplant and allow for deeper roots and faster growth, they are designated with a sku ending in -7 or -9. Has Evergreen foliage. Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil is distilled from the leaves of what is considered a "stately" eucalyptus tree, growing to over 150ft tall. Lemon Scented Gum. Erect or Spreading and requires ample growing space. Achetez Lemon Eucalyptus Seeds (Eucalyptus citriodora) 20+ Medicinal Herb Seeds + FREE 6 Variety Seed Pack - a $29.95 Value!! They are fast-growing, and some varieties range from 10- to a whopping 200-feet tall, ... Eucalyptus citriodora (lemon-scented gum) Eucalyptus vernicosa; Eucalyptus archeri; Eucalyptus gregsoniana; Eucalyptus crenulata; Eucalyptus coccifera; Most eucalyptus plants can easily be grown from a cutting. Woody plant, usually having a permanent framework of branches. Eucalyptus Gum Trees or now also known as Corymbia are the quintessential Australian native tree. Growth Rate: 36 or More Inches per Year. Gum-tree weevil. Eucalyptus citriodora plants, also known as Corymbia citriodora, are narrow, attractive trees that produce small white flowers and fruit that are little urn-shaped capsules. Eucalyptus citriodora (formerly Corymbia citriodora) - Lemon Scented Gum Rapid growing upright evergreen broadleaf tree can reach a height of 40-90 feet tall. This Guide to On-Farm Eucalyptus Tree Growing in Kenya has been developed as a result of the increasing concern on the effect of the species on the hydrological cycle. Tree Characteristics. Where to Sow: Under glass at 18°C. Collecting, sowing, and growing of various eucalypts (gum trees), grown from seed in root trainers in a nursery. If you are growing one of the more tender species of Eucalyptus such as E. deglupta, E. macrocarpa, E. citriodora, E risdonii (and you don't live in Cornwall), you will need to overwinter them in well-ventilated, well-lit frost-free conditions - this means a temperature that never falls below 0°C . When to Sow: February. Small white flowers in 3-flowered umbels. Eucalyptus citriodora is a large, attractive evergreen tree, growing to 40 to 60 feet tall with open, drooping foliage. The plant makes a lovely ornamental in warmer climates. Height 25m plus. Cut back every year as young growth has the prettier foliage. 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