| VARIETY | SEASON OF MATURITY |
SEEDS/ FRUIT |
FRUIT SIZE |
COMMENTS |
| EUREKA (similar to Lisbon, Sicilian, Harvey) Citrus limon var. Eureka |
EVERBEARING | FEW 0 – 5 |
SMALL 2” – 2½” |
Moderately vigorous, spreading growth habit, thorny. Very juicy, acidic, excellent for cooking. Common commercial variety. Similar to grocery variety. Cold sensitive. |
| MEYER Lemon X orange or mandarin Citrus limon meyeri |
EVERBEARING | MANY 10 |
MEDIUM 2½” – 3” |
Yellowish orange rind. Pulp is usually dark yellow color, very juicy & tender, less acid than true lemon.. . Exceptionally smooth, soft & thick but lacks the typical lemon peel oil aroma; purple blooms. Small compact growing habit. Most cold tolerant of all lemons. Popular for dooryard planting. |
| PONDEROSA Lemon X citron Citrus limon var. ponderosa |
EVERBEARING | MANY 7 – 15 |
X LARGE 3” – 5” |
Moderately juicy, fairly acidic. Very large, white & fragrant blooms. Thick, bumpy, fleshy rind. Small growth habit, used in CA for garden ornamental, large leaves & very thorny. Small-medium size tree (10-25 ft). Good for cooking. Cold sensitive. |
| SAMBO (Sweet) lemon X tangerine |
NOV – DEC | MANY | LARGE 3” – 3½” |
Rough skin, oval-shaped like Orlando tangelo. Good tasting, peel orange color, easily peeled. Moderately juicy, lemon-like flavor. Origin Japan. Sweet (no acid). Cold hardy. |
| VARIEGATED PINK LEMON Citrus limon var. variegata |
NOV – MAR | FEW 0 – 6 |
SM – MED 2½” – 2¾” |
Foliage and fruit are uniquely variegated. Flesh is pink in color. Cold sensitive. |