Lemon - Citrus limon Femminello Carrubaro
Lemon - Citrus limon Femminello Carrubaro
Citrus limon 'Femminello Carrubaro'
Lemon Tree
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Frédéric , 11/10/2024
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Description
The 'Carrubaro' lemon is a variety very similar to the Citrus Femminello but produces flowers and fruits arranged in clusters as well as young shoots and floral buds of a beautiful reddish-purple. This very productive variety has a main spring flowering, but an older plant will bear fruit throughout the year. The white flowers are tinged with purple, as are the very young fruits that will turn bright yellow when ripe. This variety with beautiful contrasting colours is still rare. Sensitive to cold temperatures below -4°C (24.8 °F), it is only grown in open ground in mild climates; elsewhere, it is best grown in a large container, overwintered in a greenhouse or conservatory to protect it from frost.
The lemon tree, Citrus limon in Latin, is a relatively vigorous citrus tree that forms a small tree with a spreading and rounded habit, both ornamental and useful. It is one of the most cultivated citrus trees by amateur gardeners, due to its easy cultivation, fast growth, and quick fruiting. The lemon tree produces, from a young age, white flowers tinged with purple that give rise to these oval and yellow fruits when ripe, highly appreciated worldwide. Rich in vitamins, lemon is considered a panacea by some eminent naturopaths. Hardy up to about -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, overwintered elsewhere. Femminello-type lemons are very common in Italy. The 'Femminello Carrubo' lemon is said to be a spontaneous mutation of the common Femminello; this variety owes its name to its resemblance to the Carob tree, a typical tree of Mediterranean regions.
The Citrus limon is a small tree of the Rutaceae family, like all citrus trees. It probably originates from Southeast Himalayas, Assam, and Northern Burma, and is the result of hybridisation between the Lemon tree and the Bitter orange. It has a spreading habit, wider than tall. It can reach 3 to 5m (9 ft 10 in to 16 ft 5 in) in height when grown in open ground, but will remain smaller in a pot. The young branches are tinged with purple, then they become more grey with age. They bear entire, ovate to lanceolate leaves, 5 to 10cm (2 to 3.9 in) long and 3 to 4cm (1.2 to 1.6 in) wide, light and vivid green. Flowering mainly takes place in spring, in May-June, but can occur again during the summer. The purple floral buds open into small star-shaped white flowers tinged with purple. Flowering is followed by the formation of oval fruits with a small rounded apex. They measure about 6cm (2.4 in) in diameter and 10cm (3.9 in) in length. Their thick green skin turns bright yellow when ripe. They are very rich in essential oils. The yellow-green pulp 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 for its lemons, the Lemon tree belongs to the culinary traditions of all regions of the world. Its use is widely spread in savoury or sweet dishes and its juice is used in refreshing drinks or cocktails, as well as a condiment in sauces and carpaccios. The zest is often used to flavour pastries and desserts. In addition to its nutritional importance, the lemon tree is also a medicinal plant whose therapeutic properties, used for centuries in traditional medicine, are now scientifically proven. The zest of the lemon, very rich in essential oil, is widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Easy to store, this citrus fruit was once carried on ships, providing a good source of vitamins to fight against scurvy. Lemon wood is used in cabinet-making.
Like all Citrus, the Citrus limon 'Femminello Carrubaro' contains pockets of essential oil in its leaves, flowers, and fruits, often visible to the naked eye, from which essential oil with dermatological and cosmetic, tonic, and disinfectant properties is extracted by distillation (flower and leaves) or by pressing (zest). The fragrance of the essential oil is described as fresh, pleasant, sweet, and lemony.
Most citrus trees thrive in open ground in Mediterranean coastal regions where they find the necessary heat all year round. Elsewhere, they should be grown in pots and stored away at the first sign of cold temperatures. Not very hardy, the Lemon tree begins to suffer from cold temperatures below -5°C (23 °F) and dies beyond -10°C (14 °F).
Flowering and pollination: The Lemon tree is a self-fertile bush, which means that a single individual is sufficient for complete pollination and fruit set. However, if your citrus tree remains indoors permanently, you will need to occasionally let the pollinators do their work or, if you feel delicate enough, perform hand pollination with a brush.
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Planting and care
Planting in open ground: Citrus trees appreciate slightly acidic and non-chalky soils, always fresh and fertile. The best time to plant is in early spring, in March and April. Start by watering the root ball to moisten it. Dig a hole four to five times the volume of the root ball. If your soil is chalky, improve it with ericaceous soil. If it is heavy and compact, lighten it with one third sand. Citrus trees do not appreciate chalky or poorly draining soils as they dislike having their roots in stagnant water. Be careful not to bury it too deep and then tamp down vigorously. Citrus trees are naturally greedy: in any case, consider improving the soil with well-rotted compost, humus or with "special citrus" fertiliser. Choose a sunny but not scorching location for your bush, sheltered from the wind to avoid drying out the foliage and away from any spray.
Pot planting: in all other regions, Citrus trees should be planted in pots stored in an orangery or cold greenhouse during winter and outdoors as soon as the frost is over. Planting and repotting should take 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 mix, line the bottom of the pot with clay pebbles. Loosen the root ball and mix two-thirds garden soil with one-third "special citrus" potting soil. Water generously. Lemons prefer containers made of breathable material or terracotta.
Citrus trees need a lot of water to thrive. Your Citrus tree, especially in an apartment, should be watered daily and the soil should remain moist at all times. Similarly, make sure to regularly provide it with the necessary fertiliser: every 6 months for slow-release granular fertiliser or every 3 waterings for liquid fertiliser.
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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.