Lemon

A lemon tree earns its space twice over: heavy scent when it flowers, and fruit through the coldest months when the rest of the garden has stopped giving. Happy in open ground along the coast and in a large pot anywhere the winter turns sharp.

Blooming season

Spring

Flower colour

White

Fruiting and harvest

Winter into early spring

How to care

Give it the warmest, most sheltered wall you have, in soil that drains fast. Water regularly so the root ball never dries out, and feed with a citrus fertiliser through spring and summer. Keep the base clear of weeds, mulch lightly, and prune only to remove dead wood and crossing branches. Move potted trees under cover if frost is forecast, and expect some leaf drop after a cold snap.

Available in small, medium, large. Exact pot size and plant height are confirmed when we reply to your order.