Lemon-Scented Gum 300mm AP
This is a pre-order item and is on track for December collection.
** Please note, collection dates can shift a little with the season as trees don't always read the calendar. We will let you know the second yours is ready to collect. We will also keep you posted on how things are progressing along the way. **
🌿✨ Corymbia citriodora – Lemon-Scented Gum ✨🌿
The Lemon-Scented Gum is a tall, elegant Australian native with a smooth white trunk and fresh citrus-scented foliage — a premium feature tree for big landscapes, shade, and that classic clean “Aussie” look. 🤍🌳🍋
🌱 Size & Pot✔️ 300mm Air-Prune pot – a strong, established tree ready to plant 🌿✔️ Air-Prune pot helps reduce root spiralling and supports a healthier root system long-term 🌱✅
☀️ Sun & Soil✔️ Full sun for best growth ☀️✔️ Well-drained soil; avoid persistently wet, heavy clay sites 🌱✔️ Drought and frost tolerant once established ❄️💧
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes✔️ Smooth, powdery white trunk that looks incredible year-round 🤍
🌳✔️ Lemon-scented foliage when crushed — a fresh citrus fragrance 🍋🌿✔️ Evergreen — year-round canopy and structure
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size✔️ Tall, upright habit with a high canopy as it matures 🌳⬆️✔️ Grows approx. 10-15m tall × 7-8m wide ✔️ Allow plenty of clearance from buildings and powerlines; not suited to tight gardens ⚠️🏡
💡 Special Characteristics✔️ Iconic smooth white trunk for instant feature impact 🤍✨✔️ Fresh citrus scent adds a unique sensory touch 🍋🌿✔️ Excellent shade tree for bigger properties once established 🌳☀️✔️ Tough, drought-hardy native once established 💪💧✔️ Best planted well away from paths/structures due to size and canopy drop over time 🌿⚠️
🌸 Planting Ideas✔️ Feature tree in open lawns or paddocks where it can grow to full form 🌳🏡✔️ Use as a statement tree along long driveways or entrances for that classic gum look 🚗🤍✔️ Plant on larger rural blocks for shade and shelter (with plenty of room) 🌳🌿✔️ Pair with native grasses and low ground covers for a clean, low-maintenance understorey 🌾🌿
