Lemon
Citrus limon
A sure sign of a warm climate, lemon trees produce hundreds of sparkling yellow fruits. You'll always know when they are blooming thanks to the intense fragrance of the flowers; a single tree in bloom can perfume an entire landscape. Lemons grow best in western states where there is less humidity and the growing season is long and warm. Plan to prune the trees regularly to maintain a small size for easy harvest.
- Light:
- Sun
- Zones:
- 9-11
- Plant Type:
- Fruit, Tree
- Plant Height:
- 10-20 feet tall
- Plant Width:
- 5-15 feet wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers
Top Varieties
produces nearly seedless fruit on small trees that have few thorns. This popular commercial variety is not suited to Florida, but does very well in California. Zones 8-10
view > produces small fruit with a thin, soft skin. Less acidic than other lemons, Meyer fruit have a complex flavor with a hint of sweetness. Zones 8-10
view > is a seedless cultivar that produces a bright yellow fruit with intense fragrance and a smooth skin. The fruit is very similar to Eureka lemons but the tree is larger and more thorny. Zones 8-10
view > produces large, seedy fruit on small, thorny trees. The skin is thick and bumpy. Zones 8-10
view > bears pink-fleshed fruit on a lovely, ornamental tree. The small evergreen tree has green and white variegated leaves. The fruit skin is also variegated. Zones 8-10
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Harvest Tips
Lemons are ready to pick 5 to 9 months after flowering. Store harvested fruits in cool, but not cold temperatures and very high humidity, or cure for long-term storage.