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Lemon scented gum.
Corymbia citriodora
Pronunciación koh-RIM-bee-uh sit-ree-oh-DOR-uh
También se conoce como Lemonscented Gum, citron-scent gum, lemon-scent gum, lemon-scented-gum, lemon-scented-gum-tree, lemon-scented-spotted-gum, spotted gum, spotted-gum
The lemon scented gum is a tall, elegant tree known for its smooth, powdery bark and fragrant foliage. It releases a strong, refreshing lemon scent when you crush its leaves. It makes a stunning addition to large gardens or landscapes where it has plenty of room to grow.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Evergreen tree
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 14 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 30 to 50 meters
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Give this tree plenty of full sun to keep it happy and healthy. Watch for yellowing leaves, which might mean it needs better drainage or is getting too much water. Keep an eye out for pests like scale or psyllids during the warmer months.
- Riego
- Water deeply once established, but allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth.
- Poda
- Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches during the dormant season.
- Trasplante
- Repot young trees every few years if they become root bound, though they prefer to stay in the ground.
- Suelo
- Well draining, slightly acidic soil
- pH del suelo
- 5.5 to 6.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Smooth, powdery white or pinkish bark
- Narrow, lance shaped green leaves
- Strong lemon fragrance when crushed
- Small white flowers in clusters
Ciencia
- Familia
- Myrtaceae
- Género
- Corymbia
- Orden
- Myrtales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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