Citrus limon (Lemon)

Common name: Lemon

Description: The classic lemon tree is a beautiful and productive evergreen grown for its intensely fragrant white flowers and bright yellow edible fruits. In the UK, it thrives as a patio or conservatory plant, where it can be moved outdoors in summer to a warm, sheltered, sunny position. The glossy, aromatic foliage is attractive year-round, and a well-maintained lemon tree will reward with both decorative blossom and harvestable fruits. Self-fertile, a single plant will fruit without the need for a pollination partner.

Other benefits: edible fruit, fragrant blossom, self-fertile, evergreen

Wildlife attraction: bees are attracted to the fragrant flowers

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 1m (in a container)

Position: full sun; sheltered; bring indoors in winter

Soil pH: neutral to slightly acid

Moisture: regular watering; do not overwater; excellent drainage essential

Winter hardiness: not frost hardy; minimum temperature 5°C