Lisbon Lemon citrus tree, a popular variety known for its thin-skinned fruit, bushy and larger growth habit, and abundant crop yields. Lisbon Lemons are prized for their thin and smooth skin, making them easy to peel. The fruit is juicy, tangy, and suitable for various culinary uses, from cooking to refreshing beverages. Lisbon Lemon trees typically have a bushy and larger growth habit compared to some other lemon varieties. Regular pruning can help shape the tree and manage its size, making it suitable for both garden planting and container gardening.
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Product Specification
- Common Name: Citrus Lemon Lisbon
- Mature Height: 5Â meters plus
- Mature Width: 5 meters plus
- Foliage: Dark Green glossy leaves
- Form/Habit: Upright
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Uses: Feature / Specimen tree, espalier training, fruit production, planter pots
- Water Requirements: For best result, keep lemons well watered during warmer months
- Maintenance: Low – medium. Citrus fertalizer and disease prevention is a recommended
- Planter suitability: Yes, allow adequate room for growth and maintain water level
- Sun: Full Sun for best result
Commonly Asked Questions
How do I get my Lemons to produce delicious fruit?
The location of citrus is especially important, as they will prefer a full sun location for optimal health. Look into disease prevention and use a quality fertalizer that has been especially designed for citrus. Good draining is also a must, along with a layer of mulch will also help keep the moisture in the soil. A well hydrated plant will produce juicy fruit.
When do Lemons produce fruit?
It can take a couple of years for lemons to produce fruit, be patient and look after the health of your plant and you will be rewarded. Lemons will produce fruit in late Autumn through to Winter. Most varieties will have one crop per year, where as the Lemon Eureka tends to produce two crops a year, with a longer duration, making it the most popular of all lemon varieties.
Are Citrus suitable for planter pots?
They sure are, citrus thrive in pots, making them ideal for small gardens, courtyards and rental properties. Keep in mind Lisbon lemons can grow quiet large, allow adequate room for growth and look into repotting into large pots in the future. Make sure your plant stays well hydrated as potted plants dry out more quickly than they would in the ground. Rotate the pot ever few months to encourage even growth all over the plant.