Overview

Cultivate your own delicious citrus fruits with the addition of a harvey lemon tree live plant to your outdoor space. This robust and healthy specimen is a grafted lemon tree, ensuring strong growth and earlier fruit production compared to trees grown from seed. Standing proudly at approximately 3ft tall, this lemon tree is an ideal size for planting in your garden or a large patio container. The Harvey Lemon is known for its prolific fruiting and excellent quality lemons, making it a favorite among home gardeners. Experience the satisfaction of harvesting your own lemons, perfect for cooking, beverages, or simply enjoying their fresh, zesty flavor. This outdoor citrus plant will become a cherished part of your landscape, offering both beauty and bounty.

Key Benefits

Adding a harvey lemon tree live plant to your home offers numerous advantages beyond just fresh fruit. These trees are not only productive but also add significant aesthetic value to any garden or patio. Enjoy the vibrant green foliage and fragrant white blossoms that precede the fruit.

• Abundant Fruit Production: Expect a generous yield of juicy, flavorful lemons, providing a continuous supply for your kitchen throughout the year, especially under optimal conditions.
• Grafted for Vigor: This grafted lemon tree is grown on a strong rootstock, promoting faster growth, improved disease resistance, and quicker fruit bearing than non-grafted varieties.
• Beautiful Ornamental Value: With its glossy green leaves and fragrant flowers, the lemon tree is an attractive addition to any landscape, patio, or balcony.
• Fresh, Zesty Flavor: Harvest lemons directly from your tree, ensuring the freshest and most vibrant flavor for all your culinary needs, from lemonade to gourmet dishes.
• Health Benefits: Freshly picked lemons are a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, supporting a healthy lifestyle right from your backyard.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for planting directly in the ground in warmer climates or thriving in large pots in cooler regions, allowing you to move it indoors during winter.
• Fragrant Blooms: The delicate white flowers of the lemon tree release a sweet, intoxicating scent, enhancing the ambiance of your outdoor living space.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your harvey lemon tree live plant is a rewarding experience that ensures a bountiful harvest. Lemon trees thrive in warm climates and require specific conditions to flourish. They prefer a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily, making a south-facing spot ideal. When planting, ensure the soil is well-draining, as citrus trees are susceptible to root rot in waterlogged conditions. A slightly acidic to neutral soil pH (6.0-7.0) is best. Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when the tree is actively fruiting. The top inch or two of soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize your grafted lemon tree with a balanced citrus-specific fertilizer during the growing season, typically from spring through fall, following the product’s instructions. Protect your tree from frost if temperatures drop below 20°F (-6°C) by covering it or bringing potted trees indoors. Pruning should be done to maintain shape, remove dead or crossing branches, and encourage air circulation. Watch out for common pests like aphids and scale, treating them with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap as needed. Proper care will help your 3ft lemon tree produce an abundance of fruit.

Size & Details

This harvey lemon tree live plant arrives as a healthy, actively growing specimen, approximately 3ft tall from the base of the pot to the top of the foliage. It is a grafted lemon tree, which means it has been carefully propagated to ensure superior characteristics and earlier fruiting. The tree is shipped in a nursery pot, ready for transplanting into a larger container or directly into your garden. Expected growth rate is moderate, and with proper care, it can reach mature heights of 10-15 feet if planted in the ground, or remain more compact in a container. The tree is already well-established, reducing the time until you can enjoy your first harvest of fresh lemons. This outdoor citrus plant is a fantastic investment for any gardener looking to grow your own lemons.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Harvey Lemon Tree get? A: This harvey lemon tree live plant arrives approximately 3ft tall. If planted in the ground, it can reach heights of 10-15 feet. In a large container, its size can be managed through pruning to keep it more compact.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The tree is shipped in a standard nursery pot, suitable for its current size. We recommend transplanting it into a larger pot (e.g., 10-15 gallon) or directly into the ground upon arrival for optimal growth.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is primarily an outdoor citrus plant. In USDA Zones 9-11, it can be planted directly in the ground year-round. In cooler climates, it can be grown in a pot and moved indoors during the winter months.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Harvey Lemon Tree requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce the best fruit. A sunny, south-facing location is ideal for this grafted lemon tree.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Lemon trees require consistent care, including regular watering, fertilization, and protection from frost. While not entirely hands-off, with proper attention, they are very rewarding to grow, even for intermediate gardeners looking to grow your own lemons.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your 3ft lemon tree will arrive carefully packaged, healthy, and actively growing. We take great care to ensure the plant is well-protected during transit.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, the tree is shipped actively growing in its nursery pot with soil, ensuring it stays hydrated and healthy during its journey to you.
• Q: Can I use the lemons from this tree in cooking? A: Absolutely! Harvey lemons are known for their excellent flavor and juiciness, making them perfect for all your culinary needs, from baking and cooking to making refreshing beverages. This is why many choose to grow your own lemons.
• Q: How long until it blooms and produces fruit? A: As a grafted lemon tree, it is already more mature than a seedling. You may see blooms and even fruit within the first year or two after planting, with increasing yields as the tree establishes itself.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Harvey Lemon Tree is best suited for USDA Zones 9-11 for outdoor year-round growth. In colder zones, it must be protected from freezing temperatures, typically by bringing it indoors or providing adequate winter protection.