Lemon Trees
Grapefruits, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines, Tangelos with so much flavor, how do you plant just one?
Eureka Lemon
Classic, year-round lemon with bright acidity; excellent for kitchen use.
- Harvest Season (FL): Year-round, peaks winter–spring
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–15 ft
- Uses: Cooking, baking, beverages, zest
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Harvey Lemon
Cold-tolerant lemon with juicy, flavorful fruit; reliable backyard producer.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–spring
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, marinades, pies
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (handles cooler snaps better)
Meyer Lemon
Sweet, thin-skinned lemon–mandarin hybrid; prolific on compact trees.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–March (often multiple flushes)
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 6–12 ft
- Uses: Desserts, lemonades, preserves, indoor/outdoor container growing
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Ponderosa Lemon
Huge, bumpy lemons with intense flavor; dramatic container specimen.
- Harvest Season (FL): Year-round in warm areas
- Tree Size: Medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, zest, showy patio specimen
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Sambo (Sweet) Lemon
Low-acid, sweet lemon-like fruit; refreshing for drinks and desserts.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–spring
- Tree Size: Medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh lemonade, desserts, marmalades with gentle tang
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Variegated Pink Lemon
Striped rind and pink flesh on a highly ornamental, productive lemon.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–winter (often extended)
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 6–12 ft
- Uses: Fresh use, cocktails, decorative slices, patio focal point
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None