New Zealand Lemon Tree

It's funny how some things happen. Take the New Zealand Lemon Tree (Citrus limon x reticulata 'New Zealand Lemonade') for instance - you'd be hard-pressed to find a backyard in New Zealand without one of these easy-to-grow, easy-to-care-for trees. But try to buy one in your local nursery and they'll look at you and reckon you're suss. (Kiwi translation - "Think you're suspicious.")

We have searched far and wide to be able to offer you these great little Citrus trees. It wasn't easy, but we now have a supplier and are ready to unleash this awesome Kiwi goodness to the states.

Why did we go to all the trouble? One taste and you'll understand. As a matter of fact, you'll probably curse New Zealand for keeping this a secret for so long!

Planting and Application:

In its native land, they simply call this tree 'lemonade'. The juice is so sweet that all you have to do is squeeze it into a glass and add ice. No sugar needed!

Beyond its infinite uses in the kitchen, New Zealand Lemon trees are gorgeous ornamentals! Mid-sized and able to be maintained smaller yet, you'll love this glossy evergreen tree in your landscape! Fragrant white blossoms tempt every pollinator around to drop by for a visit!

• Heavy-bearing fruit tree
• Fruit tastes like lemonade - delicious fresh or juiced
• New on the market, so it's sure to sell out!
• Ornamental tree with white blooms & evergreen foliage
• Cooking, marmalade, beverages & desserts

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant these easy-care trees in full sun and provide moderate moisture and you'll receive a bounty in return! Minimal maintenance and fuss, any sunny site, indoors or out, in the ground or container, will suit your New Zealand Lemon just fine! These tolerate partial shade, but you'll have a smaller crop.

Protecting Container Citrus From Cold

Although it's famous for growing in warmer regions, it can also thrive in colder areas as long as the tree is brought indoors prior to the first frost of winter.

If you're growing these tropical trees in the ground in the lowest of their favored growing zones, they need to be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the worst of the chill. If a spot like that is unavailable, then you are better off planting in a large, deep container.

In borderline growing zones, begin slowly acclimating your tree indoors or into a protected location, eventually moving your tree inside in bright indirect sun for the winter if the temperatures in your area ever dip below that 40°F range. In spring, reverse this process and begin acclimating your tree to again be back out in the full sun all summer. This reduces stress and leaf drop.

• Easy to grow
• Let dry out between waterings & provide full sun
• Check out our YouTube channel for Citrus Pruning - best done in late winter!
• Set up a consistent Fertilizing schedule
• Slightly acidic, very well-drained, enriched soil for best results

If you live where the New Zealand Lemon Tree thrives, you shouldn't wait any longer to buy this. We will probably sell out fast once word starts getting around. And you might want to buy a large dog or a feisty kangaroo to protect your tree, because your neighbors will be tempted to "share" your bounty. Trust us, this is fair dinkum (the real deal)!