Leptospermum Citratum Lemon Scented Tea Tree is native Australian tea tree variety commonly cultivated as either a hardy landscaping plant, or a source of essential oils; by crushing the leaves, a strong citrus aroma is immediately released
A small bushy tree that naturally occurs near sclerophyll forest or rainforest, on sandy or rocky escarpments, on the east coast of Australia The essential oil of lemon scented Tea Tree is produced by steam distillation of the leaves As its name would suggest, the oil has a strong and fresh lemon scent, which is linked to its main constituent being citronellal amp; citral
Lemon Scented Tea Tree is a dense multi stemmed evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage
Will do best in full sun to partial shade It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water Drought tolerant
Lemon scented teatree is well known as a garden plant, popular for its scent and attractiveness It is fast growing and can be kept to shrub height by pruning The ability to be pruned regularly also makes it well suited for hedges, windbreaks and harvesting for distilled essential oil
Bush Food: The leaves are gathered from the wild for use as a medicine and a tea and to extract an essential oil A slightly sharper, spicier lemon flavour than the Lemon Myrtle, with an amazing aroma of lemon and eucalyptus, goes great with seafoods, broths and for use in baking
Bush medicine: Lemon tea tree oil is 70 to 80 percent citral The essential oil from L petersonii inhibits the pathological fungi Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus
Lemon scented Tea Tree is said to have antiseptic, antimicrobial, carminative and sedative properties and can be used in aromatic blends for the oil burner to combat coughs and colds It is also successfully used as a powerful insect repellent
Lemon scented Tea Tree can be used in Massage and Bath Oil blends for its sedative and uplifting benefits
Anti inflammatory properties help with clearing up rashes, acne, and some allergic reactions
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