Ponderosa Lemon

Scientific Name: Citrus x limon 'Ponderosa'

Also Known As

Citrus limon 'Ponderosa'
American Wonder Lemon
Ponderosa The American Wonder Lemon

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

10a-11

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Ponderosa Lemon plant details

Ponderosa Lemon is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ponderosa Lemon

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ponderosa Lemon

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here is the promise of charm and practicality in a single package. Meet Citrus limon 'Ponderosa,' The American Wonder Lemon. This plant will astonish all who receive it with both its beauty and unusual habit. The fun begins when the heavy surge of fragrant white flowers emerge each spring. Then tiny lemons appear. Wonder Lemons have the reputation for not knowing when 'enough is enough." They continue to grow to enormous proportions, often up to 5 lbs, even though the plant remains an easily manageable size.