Botanical name | Citrus limon |
---|---|
Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | Lemon trees bear white, star shaped flowers. |
Common name(s) | Lemon |
Foliage | Young leaves/foliage is reddish and then become dark green above and light green below. |
Uses in landscape design | Medeteranian , Edible garden |
Planting instructions | Plant in a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil. |
Fruit | Lemon trees bear yellow skinned acidic fruit with yellow pulp. The fruit has a very sour taste and is aromatic. |
Soil conditions | Well drained , Fertile |
Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: indoor plant Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
Recommended varieties | ‘Eureka’, ‘Meyeri’, ‘Roughskin’. |
Citrus limon (Lemon)
- Botanical name: Citrus limon
- Common name(s): Lemon
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
An evergreen tree bearing yellow skinned acidic fruit with yellow pulp. The fruit has a very sour taste. Plant in a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil. Young leaves/foliage is reddish and then become dark green above and light green below. Lemon trees bear white, star shaped flowers. The fruit is aromatic.
Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: SIT-rus LEE-mon
Citrus limon requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Lemon trees bear white, star shaped flowers.
Young leaves/foliage is reddish and then become dark green above and light green below.