Description: Eucalyptus citriodora, Lemon Scented Gum, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Exfoliating Bark, Fragrant Leaves, Evergreen, Heat, Drought, Salt and Wind Tolerant Eucalyptus citriodora or Lemon Scented Gum, is a stately evergreen tree native to Queensland, Australia. The trees have 2 forms of leaves; the juvenile leaves being lanceolate up to 6 inches long with a rough sandpapery feel whereas the adult leaves are light green, glossy, and lanceolate, up to 6 inches long. The adult leaves are known as phyllodes and are more highly drought adapted. In fact, phyllodes do not have a traditional leaf lamina, instead the green leaf blade, in a developmental sense, is an outgrowth of the petiole. Both sets of leaves have a strong lemony scent when crushed. Leaves yield a lemon-scented oil rich in citronellal and favored in perfumery. The trunks and branches of this species are powdery white to pinkish and the trunks are usually very straight. The exfoliating bark is smooth, gray, peeling off in thin irregular scales or patches and becoming mottled, exposing whitish or faintly bluish inner layer with powdery surfaces appearing dimpled. In nature the trees will reach from 75 to 100 feet tall. They are a very popular tree in California and Arizona. While this species get very big in nature, its size is easily control with selective pruning and container size when grown in the greenhouse setting. Trees bloom in winter in nature, in the greenhouse they bloom in late winter to early spring. The white blooms are not very distinctive. The blooms are followed by woody urn-shaped capsules about 3/8 of an inch wide. Say the word 'Eucalyptus' and many people will instantly think of koalas and the smell of the tree's oil. However, Eucalyptus is not a single species but an entire genus with almost 750 species. Aside from a few exceptions from Papua New Guinea and Indonesia and one from the Philippines, Eucalyptus is native exclusively to Australia. The oil extracted from its leaves has numerous medicinal uses but can be toxic in large quantities. Koalas and some possums are tolerant to its effects, which is just as well as the koala feeds on virtually nothing but Eucalyptus leaves. Other Names: Lemon Scented Gum, kafur limuni, Lemon-scented gum, lemon-scented iron gum, spotted gum, mkaratusi Zone: 9 to 11 (Hardy to 25°F) Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Aromatic Evergreen Tree Family: Myrtaceae Native Range: Queensland, Australia Height: 75 to 100 Feet Shape: Slender, airy canopy Bloom Time: Winter Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Very small creamy white flowers in winter, followed by urn-shaped seed capsules. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: High Water: Light to Moderate Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy Soils. Succeeds in most soils, dislikes chalk. Tolerant of salt and wind making it a useful plant for coastal areas. Neutral to slightly acidic soil. Shelter when young. Culture: Prune in early spring. They are naturally trees, sometimes reaching a great height, but in gardens annual pruning can maintain them as large shrubs, keeping a supply of the juvenile foliage enjoyed by gardeners and flower arrangers. However, for the best bark effects they should be left to grow as trees. Uses: To feed the stray Koala Bear hanging around your house. Sowing Eucalyptus citriodora Seeds: The seeds of Lemon Scented Gum are very small. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: None Germination: Surface Sow at 70°F, Keep warm and moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD
Location: Elko, Nevada
End Time: 2024-09-20T21:50:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Tree Seeds
Features: Draught Resistant, Evergreen, Fast Growing
Genus: Eucalyptus citriodora
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Foliage: Evergreen
Tree Type: Shade
Common Name: Lemon Scented Gum
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Color: 50 Seeds
Price: 2.3 USD
Available Quantity: 373
Quantity Sold: 338
Color: 150 Seeds
Price: 6 USD
Available Quantity: 90
Quantity Sold: 56
Color: 300 Seeds
Price: 10 USD
Available Quantity: 56
Quantity Sold: 36
Color: 600 Seeds
Price: 18 USD
Available Quantity: 18
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Color: 1,800 Seeds
Price: 34 USD
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Color: 5,400 Seeds
Price: 65 USD
Available Quantity: 35
Quantity Sold: 35
