New Zealand Lemon Tree
Citrus limon x reticulata 'New Zealand Lemonade'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
New Zealand Lemon Tree highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones
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)!
