Eureka lemon is a semi-dwarf, nearly thornless citrus that yields medium sized, yellow lemons almost year round. Utilize sweet-tart fruits for cuisine or juicing. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento. Fragrant blooms attract pollinators like bees in spring.
- Landscape Size: 10′-15′ tall, 10′-25′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 8a
- Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Evergreen, Fruiting, Edible Fruits, Fragrant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Prefers enriched, well draining soil. Prune to thin in early spring. Feed with Citrus and Fruit Tree Food after new growth begins. Cover with frost cloth at night to protect foliage from hard frosts during winter.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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