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Citrus, Lemon 'Lisbon'

Citruslimon

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Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
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Species
limon (LEE-mon)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Buckeye, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Banning, California

East Palo Alto, California

Fairfield, California

Fresno, California

San Jose, California

Harper Woods, Michigan

Natchez, Mississippi

North Charleston, South Carolina

Richmond, Texas

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vossner
(Zone 8a) | November 2016 | positive

Very productive tree in my garden. For the first 5 years I threw a blanket over it in the winter but the past two winters in my area ha...Read More

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Happenstance
Northern California, CA | March 2007 | positive

Very tart lemon flavor,nearly seedless, can be frost damaged below 32F, produces year round with major crop in winter. This is a large d...Read More

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