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The fragrant and ornamental lemon trees can be a focal point of any garden! You can also grow them indoors if you know the right cultivar. Learn about the best Types of Lemon in California as the temperature goes up there to the range of 100 F (37 C).
Botanical Name: Citrus x Limon ‘Eureka.’
Hardiness Zone: 9-10
Special Traits: Produces fruit whole year
Mature size: Up to 15-20 feet tall
The majority of the Eureka lemon crops are grown in California, Israel, and Australia though they are endemic to Sicily. These citrus fruits are true lemons, as they are not the product of any hybridization. If the temperature goes less than 20 F (-6 C), it can cause damage to the Eureka lemon tree, so, bring it indoors if the temperature drops.
You can also grow them on raised beds or in a sturdy container, as dwarf varieties are available. Grow them in an area where the plant gets full sunlight of 10-12 hours, in moist soil. They need regular watering in dry, hot days. As the Eureka lemons do not have a dormancy period, they can produce fruits the entire year. They have yellow-green color but develop a bright lemon yellow shade when ripe.
Botanical Name: Citrus x Limon ‘Eureka Variegated Pink.’
Hardiness Zone: 9-10
Special Traits: Pink fleshed lemons
Mature size: Up to 12-15 feet tall
This variety of Eureka lemon tree produces less acidic fruits. Its leaves are glossy, ovate, and variegated with a dash of creamy yellow. The beautiful tree also features pinks buds throughout the year, and flowers abundantly in spring and summer. It produces round lemons with green stripes, turning to solid yellow when the fruit ripens. These lemons are ideal for cooking and garnishing.
The tree needs full sunlight to produce juicy fruit; however, it can survive in
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