Botanical name – Citrus limon ‘Dwarf Lemonade’ 

Common name – Dwarf Lemonade Lemon

Description – Originally discovered in the 1980’s in New Zealand, the Lemonade may look a bit like round a lemon, but it has a sweet, tangy flavour that definitely has to be tasted to be appreciated. It’s thought to be a natural hybrid between a mandarin and a lemon, hence the sweet flavour and lemony appearance.

When planted in good conditions, the Lemonade tree is a strong grower with a mostly upright growth habit. The dwarf tree can reach anywhere from 1 – 1.5m in its lifetime, so it’s perfect for smaller gardens or for being grown in a large pot. These trees tend to produce an abundance of flowers which will definitely attract the bees and keep them happy, though sometimes it can cause the leaves to lose a bit of their ‘green’ as the flowers and fruit takes a lot of energy out of the tree.

As the name might suggest, when ripe, the Lemonade fruit can be eaten straight off the tree or juiced to make a delicious lemonade. When it’s mature, the Lemonade tree can be a good producer. This fruit isn’t commonly available in a majority of grocery stores or fruit shops, so it could be a great addition to your garden especially if you’ve already got lemons and limes and are looking for something a little different.

Flower Colour – White

Flower Period – Autumn

Fruiting – June to September

Location – Grows best in fertile soil in full sun.

Care – Maintain regular watering during establishment and through the warmer growing season. Drought tolerant once established. Watch for pest and treat at the first sign of damage.

Mature height – 2m H x 2m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
200mm – 40cm


**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Plant Key 
Some quick facts about this plant:

	Full Sun
	Part Shade
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	Fruiting
	Wild Life Attracting
	2m Wide
	2m High