Lemon
Citrus limon
Description
The lemon 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.
Taxonomy
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cultivars
8
Eureka - Dwarf
Eureka - Dwarf is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. A very popular lemon variety, which produces large lemons that have minimal seeds, and a juicy acidic flesh. The main crop season for Eureka is winter, however in warmer climates the tree can produce several fruit cycles each year, making almost year round lemons.
Genoa (cold hardy)
Genoa (cold hardy) is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Ripens: main crop summer. This evergreen tree is not only visually appealing with its vibrant foliage, but it also stands out for its vigorous growth, dense foliage, and improved cold resistance.
Lemonade
Lemonade is a citrus limon cultivar. A heavy cropper with juicy fruit and milder flavour than your usual lemon, similar to a grapefruit. Fruit can be eaten fresh or juiced.
Ponderosa - Giant Lemon
Ponderosa - Giant Lemon is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Ponderosa is a giant lemon, with fruit almost the size of a Pomelo.
Rainbow Meyer
Rainbow Meyer is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Its foliage features a vibrant mix of green, white, and yellow splashes, while the fruit is equally eye-catching with its distinctive striped appearance.
Seedless Lisbon
Seedless Lisbon is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Produces heavy crops of thin skinned, almost seedless lemons mainly in winter, but has fruit most of the year.
Variegated Villa Franca
Variegated Villa Franca is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Villa Franca produces large fruit with a sharp, classic lemon taste. The lemons are juicy with very few seeds, and are for making those lemon and honey drinks in winter.
Villa Franca - Cold hardy variety
Villa Franca - Cold hardy variety is a cultivar of lemon selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Large juicy fruit with a sharp taste. A good choice for those who like a sharp lemon zingy flavour.