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PAGE 1 2 ALL Citrus. Here's something to make you go 'Eureka' - an unusual variegated form of this popular Lemon. Both the foliage and fruit are variegated green and lemon but the fruit turn completely yellow upon maturity. The flesh of the lemon has hints of pink. Evergreen. Lemon Eureka Variegata STD Expected Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-150 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Citrus. This is a thornless lemon when mature. It originates in Italy, has large juicy sour fruit which ripen from July to December. The fruit is medium sized with greenish-yellow flesh that is almost seedless. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Lemon Genoa Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ? Container: 4.7l ? $49.99 aka Maori Lemon Now this is something different. The fruit is small, juicy with low acidic qualities and the skin is thick, knobbly and can also be eaten. The leaves are soft and aromatic which can be eaten in culinary dishes. Like all citrus they like a warm sheltered position, full sun. Evergreen. Lemon Kaipara Expected Stock Height: 40/50 ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Citrus. This lemon comes from Australia where it was grown from seed sent from Portugal way back when. One for the lemon connoisseur, deliciously juicy, fragrant fruit with a thick skin. Very productive and vigorous with good cold tolerance though it prefers a warm sheltered spot. Evergreen. Lemon Lisbon Expected Stock Height: 70/100 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Lemon Lisbon Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Lemon Meyer Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 Lemon Meyer Container: 8.5l ? $89.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. aka Lemon On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Lemon Meyer Dwf Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 aka Lemon Meyer Standard Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel and Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Lemon Meyer Std 90cm Current Stock Height: STD-120cm/HGT160cm ? Container: 8.5l ? $169.99 aka Lemon Citrus. 'Villa Franca' originates from Europe and produces large, sharp tasting, juicy lemons. A good choice for those who like a real zingy lemon flavour. The fruit is pale and smooth and matures from April until July. Mostly thornless. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Lemon Villa Franca Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 5.5l ? $49.99 Citrus. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy, has few seeds, ripens July-August. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen. Lemon Yen Ben Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99 aka Lemon Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil with protection from harsh frost. Lemon Yen Ben Dwf Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99
Lemon Eureka loves a warm sheltered spot in the garden with protection from harsh frost. The fruit has quite a low pip count and there are not too many thorns on the branches so if you fertilize and water regularly you've got yourself a great little Lemon tree.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): STD
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
After fruit prune to maintain shape and size. Fertilise with a Citrus Fruit Tree food.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
All Citrus love being fed and watered regularly, especially if container grown. They respond quickly to a little pampering and will reward you for your efforts. When harvesting the fruit cut rather than pull off the tree.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Every NZ garden should have a 'Meyer' lemon tree because they are so easy to grow and crop so well. They are however quite a 'sweet' lemon so if you prefer a real sharp acid taste then plant another variety to keep your 'Meyer' company.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
To keep your Lemon Standard looking good feed and water regularly. Trim new shoots below the main branches. Remember always cut off ripe fruit rather than pulling.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.7m x 1.3m
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