FAMILY: Myrtaceae
GENUS: Eucalyptus
SPECIES: citriodora
COMMON NAME: Lemon Eucalyptus
Hardiness: Zone 9, 24-28 degrees.
Preferences: Slightly acid loamy soil
Picture of the Lemon Eucalyptus taken August 7, 2009.
I really like this tree because it gives off its scent every time you just barely rub on it. It contains 80% Citronella, a germicide and mosquito repellent. It can grow to 50-75’, but thank goodness you can keep them much smaller by pruning. Mine are in clay pots and I would hate for them to get 50-75’ in pots. Just kidding… I know they won’t get that tall in pots. They have grown pretty fast and are currently 42 inches tall, as of December 10, 2009. I want to get more of these to do some experimental pruning with. If anyone has any suggestions, be sure to make a comment.
