Botanical Name: Citrus limon 'Eureka'
Common Name: Eureka lemon
Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a mostly single-trunk plant, with low branching, forming a rather loose rounded canopy; branches green and shiny; if unpruned the plant develops a large, shrubby thicket growth
Height 10'-20'(25')
Spread 3/4 - equal
Growth Rate very rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; can survive in shade but not produce
Soil a well-draining sandy loam is preferred
Hardiness some frost (zones 21-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, mostly elliptic-ovate or oblong; 2"-4" long; the petiole is not expanded; margins somewhat crenate
Flowers pinkish-white, 5 petaled, solitary or in clusters; mostly in spring
Fruit a hesperidium; yellow, oval, 3"-4" long when ripe
 
Propagation:
budding or graftingof seedlings
 
Usage:
although primarily used as a fruit tree, plant can be trained into an espalier or small accent tree for form, fruit and flowers; is a good container plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering a regular deep soak is preferred for best fruit production; the plant can tolerate drought
Fertilizing 2-3 times annually with high-nitrogen fertilizer
Pruning head back leggy branches and periodically thin out
Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, spider mites, mealybug
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southeast Asia
Family: Rutaceae

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