Lemon
Citrus × limon
Also known as: Bitter Orange
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Citrus
- Species:
- Citrus × limon
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Native Range
United States: Florida, Puerto Rico
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota stultana), orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia citrana), Southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), Tallula sp., Variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia), Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to subtropical regions with fertile soils