Lemon Trees
Grapefruits, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines, Tangelos with so much flavor, how do you plant just one?
Eureka Lemon
Eureka Lemon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Harvey Lemon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Meyer Lemon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Ponderosa Lemon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Sambo (Sweet) Lemon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
Variegated Pink Lemon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. 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
