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Lemon scented gum.
Corymbia citriodora
Prononciation koh-RIM-bee-uh sit-ree-oh-DOR-uh
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Evergreen tree
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 30 to 50 meters
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once established, but allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth.
- Taille
- Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches during the dormant season.
- Rempotage
- Repot young trees every few years if they become root bound, though they prefer to stay in the ground.
- Sol
- Well draining, slightly acidic soil
- pH du sol
- 5.5 to 6.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Smooth, powdery white or pinkish bark
- Narrow, lance shaped green leaves
- Strong lemon fragrance when crushed
- Small white flowers in clusters
Science
- Famille
- Myrtaceae
- Genre
- Corymbia
- Ordre
- Myrtales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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