Large Lemon Tree

These larger 'lemon 4 Seasons' tree are approximately 6 years old and will fruit and flower on and off throughout the year. These lovely lemon trees make a great stand alone feature indoors in the winter and on a patio or in a bright room in the summer.

One of our most popular plants all year round, these lemon trees are a variety that do particularly well in the UK and are permanent gifts that will bring pleasure year in, year out. This weeks trees have a nice strong shape as pictured with masses of spring scented flowers and young green fruit buds

90cm+ high in a 5L pot

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Looking after your Lemon

These instructions are sent with the plant gift

This plant has both tasty fruit and fragrant flowers – sometimes both at once. It can bring pleasure for years, with the right care.

Citrus trees need light. A conservatory is ideal but they will also be happy near a window in a cool, bright room. In the summer, your lemon plant will enjoy a patio in sun or partial shade. However young trees are not hardy and will need to come inside as soon as there is a nip in the evening air. When indoors, try to keep your plant away from cold draughts and radiators.

Lemons grow quite slowly; if you need to, repot in the spring in citrus compost. As a general rule, lemon trees tend to produce flowers in late spring followed by small green fruits that can take 10 months or more to fully ripen and turn yellow. However in this country many varieties don’t follow a strict season and can fruit or flower at any point during the year.

Citrus trees are not the easiest of plants but they are very rewarding. Look out for signs of trouble and try to treat problems early. The most common problem is leaves dropping due to over or under watering. If leaves are crisp when they drop, this is due to underwatering; if they are leathery the chances are it has been over watered. A return to a regular and thorough watering routine should lead to recovery. If new growth is very light in colour or has mottled markings your plant may be lacking trace elements. A good dose of citrus feed should soon green up the leaves. Our lemon trees are grown in a pesticide free environment. In the unlikely event that you find pests eg. aphids these can be removed by hand or with a soap and water spray.

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Lemon 'Four Seasons'

Citrus lemon

Called 'four seasons' because it can flower and fruit all year also known as 'Eureka' lemons this is a good fruiting variety for the uk

Fragrant white flowers

Full sized tasty yellow lemons, just as you would buy in the supermarket

Like all citrus, make sure your lemon tree gets plenty of light and keep cool in the winter. Will produce fruit and flowers all year round in a light room or conservatory.

Lemon trees have been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years and in europe for hundreds. This hybrid lemon is a particularly good variety for the UK as it tolerates our lower light levels very well.

Season: Jan to Dec

The fruit are perfect for slicing in cold drinks or for use in cooking and make a fabulous lemon souffle - recipe coming soon!

Further information available at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningpicturegalleries/6616739/Christmas-2009-Top-10-plant-presents.html?image=7