Corymbia citriodora
Lemon-scented gum · also Citron-scented gum, Spotted gum
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This tall, evergreen tree is recognized by its smooth white to pink bark and narrow, lemon-scented leaves. It has a sparse canopy that allows dappled sunlight through. Native to north-eastern Australia, it grows quickly and is tolerant of drought once established, making it suitable for urban landscapes.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1,0040.21%35 yr7.5 in
- 4100.27%—3.8 in
- 1970.15%—12 in
- 110.01%—13 in
- 10.00%—9.4 in
- 10.00%—12 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 50–70 ft
- Canopy spread
- 50 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.5 in, mean 9.8 in, 90th percentile 18 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Eastern Australia mulga shrublands
Other Corymbia in the catalogue
7 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
