Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Four Seasons Lemon Tree - Citrus limon
Citrus x limon 4 Saisons, Eureka
Four Seasons Lemon Tree
Wonderful, already budding. I can't wait to take it out and plant it.
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The Four Seasons Lemon Tree, Citrus limon in Latin, is a relatively vigorous citrus tree that forms a small bushy tree with a rounded habit, both ornamental and useful. It is one of the most cultivated citrus trees by amateur gardeners, due to its ease of cultivation, rapid growth, and quick fruiting. The lemon tree produces white flowers tinged with purple from a young age, which give rise to these oval and yellow fruits when ripe, highly appreciated worldwide. Packed with vitamins and highly mineralizing, lemons are considered a panacea by some eminent naturopaths. Hardy up to approximately -7°C (19.4°F), lemon trees and their varieties are extensively grown in open ground all around the Mediterranean. They also perform very well in pots, to be stored indoors during winter elsewhere.
The Citrus limon is a small tree belonging to the rutaceae family, like all citrus trees. It is probably native to the Southeast Himalayas, Assam, and the North of Burma, and is believed to be the result of hybridization between the Citron tree and the Bitter Orange. It has a spreading habit, wider than it is tall. When grown in open ground, it can reach heights of 3 to 5 meters (10 to 16 feet), but will remain smaller in pots. The young branches are tinged with purple, which later turn gray with age. They bear entire, ovate to lanceolate leaves, measuring 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in) in length and 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in width, of a light and vibrant green colour. Flowering mainly occurs in spring, in May-June, but can also occur during the summer. The purple flower buds open into small star-shaped white flowers tinged with purple. The flowering is followed by the formation of oval fruits with a small rounded protrusion at the apex. They measure approximately 6cm (2in) in diameter and 10cm (4in) in length. The thick green skin becomes bright yellow when ripe. It is rich in essential oils. The pulp, yellow-green in colour, is very acidic and juicy, rich in citric acid, minerals, and vitamins C, A, and B but low in sugars.
Cultivated for its ornamental qualities as well as its lemons, the Lemon tree is part of the culinary traditions of all regions of the world, for varying lengths of time. It is widely used in savory and sweet dishes. Its juice is used in refreshing drinks and cocktails, as well as a condiment in sauces and carpaccio. The zest is often used to flavor pastries and desserts. In addition to its culinary importance, the lemon tree is also a medicinal plant whose therapeutic properties, used for centuries in traditional medicine, are now scientifically proven. Lemon zest, which is rich in essential oil, is widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Easy to store, this citrus fruit was once carried on sailing ships, providing a good source of vitamins to combat scurvy. Lemon wood is used in cabinetmaking.
Like all Citrus trees, the Lemon tree contains visible oil glands in its leaves, flowers, and fruits, from which essential oil is extracted by distillation (flowers and leaves) or by pressing (zest). The majority of citrus trees thrive in open ground in Mediterranean coastal regions where they can benefit from the year-round warmth. Elsewhere, they are grown in pots and stored indoors at the first signs of cold. Not very hardy, the Lemon tree begins to suffer from the cold at -5°C (23°F) and dies below -10°C (14°F).
Flowering and Pollination: The Lemon tree is a self-fertile bush, meaning that a single individual is sufficient for complete pollination and fruiting. However, if your citrus tree remains indoors permanently, you may need to occasionally allow pollinators to do their work or, if you feel delicate enough, perform pollination with a brush.
If you feel delicate enough, perform pollination with a brush.
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Citrus
x limon
4 Saisons, Eureka
Rutaceae
Four Seasons Lemon Tree
Citrus × limon ‘Garey’s Eureka’, Citrus × limon 'Eureka’, Citrus × limon ‘Four Seasons’
Southeast Asia
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Planting and care
Planting in open ground: The Four Seasons Lemon Tree prefers slightly acidic and non-limestone soils. It is only reasonable to plant it in open ground if you reside on a Mediterranean coastal strip. The best time to plant is in early spring, in March and April. Start by watering the root ball to moisten it by capillarity. Dig a hole four to five times the volume of the root ball. If your soil is limestone, do not hesitate to amend it with heath soil. If it is heavy and compact, lighten it with one-third sand. Citrus trees do not appreciate limestone soils or poorly draining soils as they dislike having their roots in stagnant water. Be careful not to bury the collar, then tamp vigorously. Citrus trees are naturally hungry: in any case, consider amending with well-decomposed compost with humus or with "special citrus" fertilizer. Choose a sunny but not scorching location for your bush, sheltered from the wind to prevent foliage from drying out and away from any spray.
Pot planting: in all other regions, Citrus trees will be planted in pots and stored in an orangery or a cold greenhouse during winter, and outdoors as soon as frosts are over. Pot planting or repotting takes place at the end of summer. Choose a pot slightly larger than the root system, as citrus trees do not appreciate feeling cramped. Moisten the root ball well. To increase the drainage capacity of the mixture, line the bottom of the pot with clay balls. Loosen the root ball and mix two-thirds garden soil with one-third "special citrus" potting soil. Water generously. Prefer pots made of breathable materials or terracotta pots.
Citrus trees need a lot of water to thrive. Your Four Seasons Lemon Tree, especially when grown indoors, should be watered daily and the soil should remain consistently moist. Similarly, make sure to regularly provide it with the fertilizer it needs: every 6 months for slow-release granular fertilizer or every 3 waterings for liquid fertilizer.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.