Sweet Lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus ujukitsu
Plant type
shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 3'-15'
- W: 2'-12'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Sweet Lemon plant details
Sweet 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 Sweet Lemon
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: rutaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 12 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sweet Lemon
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sweet Lemon plant
How to Grow Sweet Lemon
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 12'-25'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'-15'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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