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 Notes: |
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