Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum

• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Rural Property Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 8m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 5m

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum frost tolerant?

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)

Corymbia citriodora ‘Scentuous’ produces clusters of small, creamy-white fluffy flowers from summer into early autumn. These soft blooms sit lightly along the branch tips and contrast beautifully with the smooth, pale bark and fine aromatic foliage.

Does Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum is Native to Derived from Corymbia citriodora, which is native to Queensland and northern New South Wales, where it grows naturally in open forests and woodlands.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while the fine evergreen canopy provides shelter for small birds. The aromatic foliage and smooth trunk also support a diverse range of insects, adding to garden biodiversity.

Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Corymbia citriodora ‘Scentuous’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops its hallmark high drought resilience.

Is Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' - Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Corymbia ‘Scentuous’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains its compact upright form with minimal supplementary watering.