Lisbon lemon
Citrus limon 'Lisbon'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 20 feet tall6 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Purple, white
- Foliage color
- Green, purple/lavender
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lisbon' lemon (Citrus limon 'Lisbon') is a fruit for containers, borders, and food gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It has dense, compact growth and is thornier than other cultivars. It produces tasty, tart fruits almost year-round.
Pairs well with Chicago Hardy fig, Ellagance Purple lavender, and Tabasco pepper.