lemon tree 170cm
The Latin name of the lemon tree is citrus limon and it is very similar to the lime tree, it has more or less the same height but a more rounded crown. In fact, lemon trees belong to the botanical genus Citrus and are from the same family as oranges and mandarin trees.
fruit: lemons
Its fruits are known as lemons. Citrus fruits are normally self-fertile, needing only some insect or the action of the wind to carry pollen from the male organs of the flower to the female. This fruit tree will give within 1 year around 2 to 8 lemons.
dimensions & properties
It is a very suitable plant for different outdoor spaces: gardens, terraces, balconies and patios, but you can also have it indoors at home or in a greenhouse.
care tips
The lemon tree loves the Mediterranean climate and it really is not the toughest tree we know.Therefore, if you have it in a pot, in winter you will have to put it at home during the days when it freezes or is very cold.
You might have to fertilize your tree from March to September. Lemons tend to need quite a bit of macro and micro nutrient fertilizer.
It is a plant that usually suffers from deficiencies, especially magnesium and zinc.
The citrus tree will have to be watered too, the soil must be moist, but it should not be puddled. Water it a little bit in the summer every day and in less hot times twice a week. We also recommend cleaning pruning once a year in February.
health
The fruit of the lemon tree is the lemon and contains a lot of vitamin C, which is very good for the skin, both when consumed internally and applied topically to the skin. lemons are a rich source of: vitamin A, vitamin B1 and B2, bioflavonoids (such as nobiletin), folate (similar to folic acid), and mineral salts: such as calcium, phosphorus , magnesium and potassium