Sunset®: 8-9, 12-24
USDA: 9b-11
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southeast Asia or Italy
Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, up to 20 feet tall (6 m.), up to 15 feet in spread (4.5 m.)
Flowers: White flowers
Watering Needs: Don't let the soil dry completely, good drainage
Small tree that remains in active growth all year and thus is less cold-resistant than the tangerine or even the orange. Of irregular growth habit, the lemon must be pruned from time to time to promote an attractive shape. Meyer with a less acid fruit is not authorized in Arizona as it is the host for the tristeza virus.
| Kind | Variety | Zones (Sunset) | Maturity Zone 13 | Remarks |
| Lemon | Eureka | 8,9,12-24 | August-Feb | Compared to 'Lisbon', ‘Eureka’ is generally more ridged, usually with a rougher rind surface and a smaller or less pronounced nipple. The tree is thornless and more frost sensitive. |
| Lemon | Lisbon | 8,9,12-24 | August-Feb | ‘Lisbon’ fruit is medium in size and characterized by a prominent nipple. The rind is generally smoother than the ‘Eureka’ |
| Lemon | Ponderosa | 8,9,12-24 | Year around | A citron-lemon hybrid, this ponderous choice is a novelty. Fragrant blooms produce gigantic lemons with many seeds. Tree tends to be rangy and open; needs pruning to control shape. |
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