Lemon Scented Gum
Formats
Lemon scented leaves. Perfumery. Timber. Honey production. Ornamental. It has analgesic, calming and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used in case of hypotension. The esential oil extracted is used in perfumes and as insect repellent.
Evergreen tree reaching 45m with red and white flowers. Lanceolate and strong lemon scented leaves.
Prefers fertile and well-drained soils. It is found in woods and on slopes.
Direct sowing in a susbtrate half sand and half peat. Slightly cover the sowing and maintain humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Essential Oil, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Coastal garden, Timber, Medicinal, Cut foliage
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, All year |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
|---|
Botanical information
| Common name | CORYMBIA CITRIODORA - Lemon Scented Gum |
|---|---|
| Wildlife | Bees |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 8 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 240 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Essential Oil, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Coastal garden, Timber, Medicinal, Cut foliage |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Fertile |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Sub-tropical, Temperate areas |
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