Lemon Scented Gum Baby Cinto - Corymbia citriodora 'Baby Citro'

Baby Citro is a grafted compact form of the popular Lemon Scented Gum. It has the same clean white trunk and fragrant foliage, but in a denser and more compact form which makes it more suitable for space restricted sites. This is a bird attracting tree, excellent for avenue plantings or parklands. Grows approximately 5-6m H x 4-6m W.

An Australian native originating from Queensland and NSW, Baby Citro is well suited to Melbourne and broader temperate climates. Its moderate frost tolerance and adaptability to a range of well drained soils make it a reliable choice for residential gardens, verges, and commercial landscapes across Victoria. Brush against the foliage and enjoy the distinctive fresh lemon fragrance that gives this tree its name.

Key Features:

• Soil: Well-drained soil. Adaptable to a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils. Avoid persistently waterlogged positions.
• Light: Full sun is essential for best trunk development, foliage density, and flowering performance.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first 1-2 years to establish a strong root system. Once established, reduce to medium / moderate watering, keeping the root zone moist during extended dry or hot periods. High drought tolerance at maturity.
• Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow-release fertiliser formulated for Australian natives annually in early spring. Avoid high-phosphorus products which can be harmful to native plants.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance overall. Mulch well around the base to retain soil moisture and protect roots. Minimal pruning required — remove any dead or damaged branches as needed. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers.
• Flowering: Produces white flowers in Spring, an important nectar source for honeyeaters, native bees, and other pollinators.

Baby Citro is a grafted tree, always plant it at the same depth as the nursery pot and avoid burying the graft union. Mulch well around the base to retain moisture and protect the root system during establishment. In cooler climates, choose a sheltered north-facing position and protect young trees from heavy frost in the first couple of winters.

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