Lemon eucalyptus
- Product number: 643670
- Origin: Australia
- Latin: Eucalyptus citriodora
This species has the strongest lemon scent of all Eucalypts. The leaves are also cooked as a flavouring, or used in potpourris. In winter, keep frost-free or overwinter as a houseplant.
One of the fastest and tallest growing trees in the world, spread from Australia (through human intervention) throughout the entire (sub)tropical world. The leaves are almost always greyish and have a strong mint scent, caused by eucalyptus oil. This is used for inhalation and massage.
Denominations:
Latin: Eucalyptus citriodora
Dutch: Lemon-Eucalyptus
English: Spotted Gum
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- Flower colour: N/A
- Origin: Australia
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Eucalyptus citriodora
- Dutch: Lemon-Eucalyptus
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Spotted Gum
