| When to Plant: | |
| Spring |
| Harvest: | |
| November through March |
| Light Requirements: | |
| Full Sun |
| Plant Height: | ||
| 2-14' | ||
| Hardiness Zones: | |
| Grow as Perennial in zones 8-12. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone |
| Planting Depth: | |
| Deep enough so that the root ball is even with ground level. |
| Plant Spacing: | |
| 4-14' |
| Plant Type: | |
| Bare Root |
The variegated leaves make the Pink Variegated Lemon tree a beautiful ornamental as well as a fruit producer. Lemons squeezed into water promote hydration and are a good source of vitamin C. Lemons support weight loss and improve skin quality among other health benefits. Lemons are used as flavorings in cooking and are popular sliced for beverage garnishing.
Pink Variegated Lemon trees have an upright habit, growing up to 2-14' tall. Can be maintained to desired shape and size from pruning in early spring. Expect to see blooms in spring and harvest November through March.
To plant: Find a full sun location that receives 6+ hours of direct sun per day. Dig a hole slightly larger than the spread of the plant's root system. Place the plant in the center of the hole.
Spread out the roots and back fill with soil. Firm the soil around the roots as you back fill. Water thoroughly at planting and as needed during the growth process. Add 2-3" of mulch to conserve moisture.
Continuing care: If growth stalls, it may be necessary to shift plant to larger container. Fertilize every 4 months with citrus fertilizer. Contact your local county extension agent for diagnosis of suspected disease or other issues.
Citrus is a sub-tropical plant. Most varieties are not cold tolerant. May survive 28ºF for several hours, but not for extended duration. Typically will not survive outdoors in USDA zone 7 and lower (north). Best left in mobile container to protect against the elements. Plant may be left outdoors year-round in USDA zones 8 and higher (south). Protect during extreme cold periods.
Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry between watering. Does not tolerate standing water. Needs sunlight year-round.
