Lemon-scented Gum

It is an evergreen tree and one of Australia’s most beautiful trees that is now grown widely. The trunk is smooth to touch and the bark is a clean white or grey in colour.

A lemon-scented essential oil is obtained from the leaves when crushed that is used in perfumery and medicinally. It flowers from June to September; is a great source of nectar for honey production and also attracts birds.

The tree has adapted well in Melbourne and has been used in a number of streetscapes and parks throughout the city.