The standard nearly thornless backyard lemon, cropping almost year-round with tangy, juicy, true-lemon fruit. Evergreen and fragrant, it needs a warm frost-free position and free-draining soil.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Eureka Lemon
Citrus limon 'Eureka' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Eureka Lemon
Eureka Lemon suits subtropical, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Eureka Lemon does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Eureka Lemon is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Eureka Lemon after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Eureka Lemon in the garden
Eureka Lemon earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Eureka Lemon with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Eureka Lemon
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