tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9a – Zone 11b
A productive citrus tree yielding bright yellow, acidic fruits year-round with fragrant white blossoms. Lemon thrives in warm climates and makes an excellent addition to food forests and permaculture gardens for fresh fruit, juice, and culinary uses.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
10–20′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Native Range
South Asia (India/Southeast Asia origin; cultivated Mediterranean)
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleafflower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, grafting
Notable Cultivars
Eureka and Lisbon are the standard commercial types, productive and cold-hardy to zone 9; Meyer is sweeter, more cold-tolerant (to zone 8), and compact, making it ideal for containers and smaller gardens.
