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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Eureka Lemon does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Eureka Lemon after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate as Eureka Lemon. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Eureka Lemon
Plant Sale lists Eureka Lemon as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
