A vigorous, thorny lemon that crops heavily in winter with tart, juicy fruit and tolerates heat and cold better than Eureka. Its dense canopy makes it a tougher, more productive choice for open gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4.5 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Lisbon Lemon
Citrus limon 'Lisbon' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 4.5 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Lisbon Lemon
Lisbon 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
Lisbon 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
Lisbon 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 Lisbon Lemon after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Lisbon Lemon in the garden
Lisbon Lemon earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lisbon 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 Lisbon Lemon
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