| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 10 feet to 15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 feet to 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Larger in size than the true lemon, juicier, sweeter, less acidic taste. |
| Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: White with a pinkish tinge. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Grows rapidly, seedlings produce fruit in 2 to 3 years. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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