Common Name: Eucalyptus, Lemon-scented
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus, citriodora
• Zone: 8-11
• Type: Tree
• Height: 6-10 ft.
• Width: 2-4 ft..
• Habit: Tall, slender, evergreen
• Flower: White
• Bloom Season: Rarely flowers
• Foliage: Lance-like, yellowish-green leaves up to 7 in. long.
• Fruit: Capsule-like fruits
• Flavor: Sweet
• Fragrance: Lemon
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained
• Water: Medium
• Tolerant: Drought
• Uses: Container, houseplant, fragrance garden, potpourris. Essential oils are used in perfumes, insect repellants. Boil the leaves for relief of respiratory problems.
• Harvesting: Leaves are steam-distilled to produce essential oils. Leaves can be clipped fresh & boiled to provide some relief for respiratory symptoms.
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