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Citrus limon 'Lemonade'

Family Rutaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 7.5 m (4 - 25 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 4.5 m (5 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Citrus limon 'Lemonade' (lemon) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during late spring to mid-summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Citrus limon 'Lemonade' (lemon) bears fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has showy and smooth stems that are aromatic.
Typical Uses Border, container, culinary, fruit, hedge, house plant, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics Citrus limon 'Lemonade' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Thorns can make Citrus limon 'Lemonade' (lemon) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.