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Lemon

Citrus limon

Also known as: Eureka lemon, lemon tree, Meyer lemon

Evergreen citrus tree producing tart yellow fruit year-round in warm climates. Meyer lemon is hardiest variety. Excellent container plant.

Lemon

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing120–180″
Row Spacing120–180″
Planting Depth—
Height120–240″
Spread96–180″
✓ Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Transplant Outdoors

2–9 weeks after last frost

Days to Harvest

730–1095 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 9–11

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 9–11

Meyer lemon tolerates brief freezes to 25°F. Grow in containers and bring indoors in zones below 9. Self-fertile — one tree produces fruit.

Companion Plants

No companion data available for this plant yet.

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