{"product_id":"corymbia-citriodora-scentuous","title":"Corymbia Citriodora 'Scentuous'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Lemon Scented Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorymbia citriodora \u003c\/em\u003e'Scentuous'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (cultivar of the Queensland lemon-scented gum)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen small tree (narrow-domed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e‘Scentuous’\u003c\/em\u003e is a grafted, compact lemon-scented gum ideal for South Australian gardens. It forms a tidy, upright canopy of pale to mid-green, lemon-fragrant foliage and has smooth white to pink bark. In summer it bears creamy-white flower clusters that bring nectar for pollinators. Suits modern, coastal and Mediterranean landscapes; choose a sunny, well-drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-7 m H x 3-4 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, lemon-scented, lance-shaped leaves; smooth white–pink bark adds year-round appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy-white clusters in summer; nectar-rich for birds and insects\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure; summer blooms; attractive white–pink bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar and habitat for pollinators and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat- and wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; light frost — protect when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature\/screen planting at 3–4 m spacing; closer for avenue effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — toxic to pets (eucalyptol in foliage\/oils; ingestion can cause GI signs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best flowering and form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy loam; improve heavy soils and avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in spring; remove any shoots below the graft; light formative prune after flowering if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–80+ years in gardens (many specimens reach 50+ years); councils often plan for a shorter ~20-year “useful life” in street-tree conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral (prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow feature or boundary screening tree for streets, drives and pathways (not for clipped hedges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat in avenues or grouped accents for cohesive structure and scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHero feature near lawns or outdoor living areas; striking bark and foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, reliable and beautifully aromatic year-round. \u003cem data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eCorymbia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Scentuous’ delivers the classic lemon-scented gum look in a garden-friendly size, with showy white summer flowers, tough coastal and dry tolerance once established, and minimal maintenance — a standout statement tree for SA gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":47355939127548,"sku":"CORY-CITR-SCEN-300MM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/corymbia-citriodora-scentuous-dwarf-lemon-scented-gum-300mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1772762453","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/corymbia-citriodora-scentuous","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}