Citrus - Lemon 'Lisbon'

Common Name:
Lisbon Lemon

Description:
Citrus × limon 'Lisbon', commonly known as the Lisbon Lemon, is a vigorous, high-yielding lemon tree valued for its classic, juicy, bright yellow fruit with few seeds and a strong acidic flavour—ideal for culinary use. A traditional favourite in Australian gardens, the Lisbon Lemon is a hardy, evergreen tree that thrives in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating both heat and light frost once established. It features glossy green foliage, sharp thorns on younger growth, and highly fragrant white blossoms that appear primarily in spring, with secondary flushes possible in summer and autumn. Fruit typically matures in winter through spring, though in warmer areas, it may crop multiple times a year. Lisbon is more cold-hardy than Eureka and well-suited to full-sun positions with well-drained soil. Perfect for backyard orchards, large pots, or espaliering, it benefits from regular feeding and pruning to maintain shape and encourage fruit production.

Form:
Tree - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 3 – 4 m
Width: 2.5 – 3.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn (intermittently)

Flower Colour:
White (with pink buds)

Key Attributes:
Edible Fruit
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Fragrant Flowers
Perennial
Evergreen
Suitable for Espalier
Frost Tolerant (once established)
High Yielding

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals
Oils and leaves may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals

Companion Plants:
Lavandula angustifolia
Thymus vulgaris
Tagetes spp.
Salvia officinalis
Calendula officinalis

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here