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 almost all year round when protected from frost. In a food forest, it forms part of the sunny understorey and benefits from sheltered microclimates.
It is harvested now — July 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
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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