lemon eucalyptus
Corymbia citriodora
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Lemon eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora) is a tree for low maintenance and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The evergreen leaves are fragrant, and the white flowers attract birds. Deer tend to pass it by. The tree also tolerates drought well.
Pairs well with Olive, Purple sage, and Italian cypress.
Native range
Australia.