Lemon-scented Eucalyptus

The Lemon-scented eucalyptus is also known as the Lemon-scented gum. It is native to Australia.

This fast-growing evergreen tree can grow up to 100' tall with a 40' wide canopy. The slightly mottled bark is velvety and smooth to touch. It sheds in late summer. The long, narrow, yellow-green colored leaves give off a lemon scent when crushed. Small white flowers in 3-flowered umbels appear in mid to late winter. Flowers rarely appear on young trees or container plants.

The Lemon-scented eucalyptus is easy to maintain and does well in drought and poor soil conditions.

Traditional Cultural and Medicinal Usages

• Oil extracted from the leaves are widely used in traditional herbal remedies for infections of the respiratory system, coughs and colds
• Leaves also used for pain relief, insect repellent, and treating wounds