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Corymbia citriodora ‘Lemon Scented Gum’


$6.50

Origin: Qld. Tasmanian provenance. US Zone 9.

Tall slender tree with a weeping canopy 15-25m height. Width 3.5-8.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate medium to fast. Use for screen, windbreak, specimen and shade. Any soil with fair drainage. Full sun. Moderately frost hardy. Very drought resistant. Very wind firm. Flowers usually in Summer. Pruning not required.

Features: Extremely tough tree. Sweats lemon scented oil in hot weather. Spectacular clean white trunk.

Description

Form: Tall slender tree with a weeping canopy
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 15 -25m
Width (typical): 3.5-8.0m
Growth rate: Medium to fast
Uses: Screen, windbreak, specimen & shade
 tree
Soil type: Any soil with fair drainage
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: Moderately hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought resistant
Wind firmness: Very wind firm
Windbreak position: First row planting
Flowering time: Usually summer
Pruning: Not required
Features: Extremely tough tree
Sweats lemon scented oil in hot weather
Spectacular clean white trunk
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