Lemon Tree Bark

Lemon tree bark is generally smooth with a thin, flaky texture, particularly in young trees; older trees may have more textured, rough, and scaly bark. In terms of color, it varies from greenish in younger trees to a gray or brown hue in more mature specimens. The surface of the bark can sometimes show lighter patches or be mottled.

In terms of scent, lemon tree bark itself does not have a very pronounced aroma compared to other parts of the tree like the leaves and fruit. The bark might carry a faint, woodsy, and subtly citrusy note, but this is typically overshadowed by the stronger, more distinctive fragrances of the lemon leaves and fruit, which are rich in essential oils giving off a fresh, bright, lemony scent. To truly experience a citrus scent, one would more likely notice it by brushing against the leaves or handling the lemons themselves rather than from the bark.