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Citrus limon
Citrus · Rutaceae
The lemon (Citrus × limon) is a species of small evergreen tree in the Citrus genus of the flowering plant family Rutaceae. A true lemon is a hybrid of the citron and the bitter orange.
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Classification
Genus
Citrus
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Citrus limon belongs to the Citrus genus within the Rutaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Eureka Lemon'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Citrus limon.
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney