| 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.
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