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Lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.
Family: Rutaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 8-9, 12-24
USDA:
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Watering Needs: Don't let the soil dry completely, good drainage
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Small tree that remains in active growth all year and thus is less cold-resistant than the tangerine or even the orange. Of irregular growth habit, the lemon must be pruned from time to time to promote an attractive shape. Eureka, Lisbon and Villa Franca all bear similar fruit, of acceptable commercial quality; Eureka makes a smaller tree than the others. Novelties are Meyer with a less acid fruit, and Ponderosa, which bears very large, mild-flavored lemons.
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