Citrus limon

Citrus limon: Characteristics and Care

The Citrus limon, popularly known as the lemon tree, is a perennial tree native to Asia, cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean basin. It is distinguished by its aromatic dark green foliage and highly fragrant white flowers, followed by its characteristic yellow, acidic, and juicy fruits.

Its virtually continuous flowering and ability to bear fruit for much of the year make it a highly valued option for ornamental gardens, orchards, and patios, whether planted directly in the ground or in large containers.

It prefers temperate climates and protection from frost; it tolerates heat well and benefits from regular watering, especially during flowering and fruiting.

At Ornacom, we directly cultivate each specimen, ensuring a balanced habit and abundant fruiting from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

4/5 · high — maintain uniform moisture, increasing in heat; without saturation

Soil / moisture

Fresh to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

9–11

Compatible climates

Csa, Cfa, Cwa, Aw subtropical

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · high

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 3–6 m · medium growth — slower on dwarfing rootstock

Pests

5/5 · very high — leafminer, aphids, mealybugs, mites, whitefly and Phytophthora; mandatory phytosanitary control

Pass

5/5 · very high — fractionated citrus nutrition from spring to late summer, with Fe, Mg, Mn and Zn according to analysis

  • Warning

More frost-sensitive than mandarin or orange trees; moisture and poor drainage favor *Phytophthora*.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

4/5 · high — maintain uniform moisture, increasing in heat; without saturation

Soil / moisture

Fresh to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

9–11

Compatible climates

Csa, Cfa, Cwa, Aw subtropical

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · high

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 3–6 m · medium growth — slower on dwarfing rootstock

Pests

5/5 · very high — leafminer, aphids, mealybugs, mites, whitefly and Phytophthora; mandatory phytosanitary control

Pass

5/5 · very high — fractionated citrus nutrition from spring to late summer, with Fe, Mg, Mn and Zn according to analysis

  • Warning

Hardiness varies by cultivar and rootstock; avoid waterlogged soil and frost during shoot emergence and flowering.

Citrus Limon

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