Citrus limon 'Lemonade'

Common Name:
Lemonade Lemon

Description:
Citrus limon 'Lemonade' is a popular backyard citrus variety valued for its sweet, refreshing fruit that can often be eaten fresh straight from the tree. The fruit looks similar to a lemon but has a much milder, sweeter flavour with low acidity, making it excellent for juicing, drinks, desserts, cooking, or fresh use. This evergreen citrus tree has glossy green foliage, fragrant white flowers, and a neat, rounded habit that suits Melbourne gardens, courtyards, and large pots. It performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and regular feeding through the warmer months. In Melbourne, fruit typically ripens from winter into spring, with flowers appearing mainly in spring and often again in smaller flushes throughout the year.

Form:
Tree - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 2–4 m
Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Disease Resistant
Edible Fruit
Perennial
Scented flowers
Suitable for Espalier
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans. Citrus plants may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats if leaves, peel, or fruit are eaten in large amounts.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Marigold
Nasturtium
Rosemary
Society Garlic
Thyme

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