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View optionLemon-Scented Gum Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Lemon-Scented Gum is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameCorymbia citriodora (syn.
Janka hardness1,910 lbf
Average dried weight59 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Lemon-Scented Gum?
Lemon-Scented Gum is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows in eastern Australia.
Scientific nameCorymbia citriodora (syn.
DistributionGrows in eastern Australia
ShrinkageRadial: ~4%, Tangential: ~8%, Volumetric: ~12%, T/R Ratio: ~2
Lemon-Scented Gum colour, grain, and figure
Working notes
Lemon-Scented Gum is reported to irritate the skin, though severe reactions are rare.
Lemon-Scented Gum should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Lemon-Scented Gum
Best projects
Ask us which projects suit Lemon-Scented Gum before you buy.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Lemon-Scented Gum from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Lemon-Scented Gum FAQ
What is Lemon-Scented Gum best used for?
Ask us which projects suit Lemon-Scented Gum before you buy. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Lemon-Scented Gum beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Lemon-Scented Gum?
The buying section on this page links to any Lemon-Scented Gum Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.