Common name:Lemon Scented Gum
Botanical name:Corymbia citriodora
This tall, narrow, open tree has a trunk that is smooth, white and "muscular," producing light green leaves with a heavy lemon scent when crushed. It quickly reaches a height of 60' or more. Below a temperature of 25 degrees F, the tree will be damaged by frost. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible -Monterey Bay Nursery
Designer: | Mature Trees on Campus |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
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