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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark, J. Reimer and C. Stubler

Photo Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA, Cal Poly Campus - San Luis Obispo, CA, Lotusland - Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Barbara Library - Santa Barbara, CA

LEMON-SCENTED GUM
Corymbia citriodora

General Notes

     Smog tolerant. Bark can be a litter problem. Hardiness estimate: 24-28 degrees F. Has fragrant leaf. Native to Northeastern Australia.

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• Corymbia citriodora - Myrtaceae
• Synonyms: Eucalyptus citriodora
  
  Common Names: Lemon-Scented Gum, Blue Spotted Gum
• Native To: Northeastern Australia
• Habit: Erect or Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval
• Sunset Zones: 5 - 6 and 8 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Wet to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 80 - 160 feet
• Canopy Width: 50 - 100 feet
• Growth Rate: Over 36 Inches per Season
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years
• Leaves: Lanceolate Light Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: White. Flowers in Winter. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
• Fruit: Brown Capsule, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Spring.
• Bark: Striking, Cream, Pink, Light Gray or Multicolored, Exfoliating or Smooth
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot and Verticillium. Susceptible to Beetle Borers and Thrip, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora and Root Rot
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit, Twigs and Bark
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: None Known
• Biogenic Emissions: High
• Fire Resistance: Favorable

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SelecTree. "Corymbia citriodora Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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