Lemon tree

Citrus limon

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Small, evergreen and aromatic fruit tree, widely cultivated in the warm regions of southern Europe. Produces acidic and medicinal fruit throughout almost the entire year when protected from frost. In a food forest, it forms part of the sunny understorey and benefits from sheltered microclimates.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Small tree up to 5 m
Mature diameter: 3.5 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Harvest
February — Harvest
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Harvest — Planting
May — Harvest — Planting
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November — Harvest
December — Harvest

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The juice of the fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, used to boost immunity and in throat remedies.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.