Eucalyptus citriodora

The Lemon Scented Gum grows to around 20 metres high and even taller in ideal climates such as Queensland where it originates. It’s a popular and widely planted tree in Australia and overseas and prized for its smooth ornamental light-grey or white trunk. Large specimens are often quite spectacular. The leaves give off a strong lemon scent when crushed hence the name and it has clusters of white flowers for long periods. The leaves can be used to make a lemon tea. Young plants may require some protection from heavy frost and the hard timber is sometimes used in construction. The Lemon Scented Gum makes a splendid feature tree that is best suited to large gardens.