Description
The New Zealand Lemonade Lemon tree is a unique cross between a Lemon and mandarin. The exact parentage is unknown, however what is known is the fruit is unique and very reminiscent of Lemonade! The trees are said to be very production producing two crops per year.
Latin Name: Citrus limon ‘New Zealand Lemonade’
Site and Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH; full sun to partial shade
Bearing age: Will produce fruit right away
Rootstock: Our 1-gallon citrus plants are grafted onto Flying Dragon rootstock, a cold-hardy and ultra-dwarfing rootstock, 5-8 feet when mature. All other sizes of citrus are grafted onto c-35, another dwarfing rootstock that is a little more vigorous than Flying Dragon.
Size at Maturity: 5-8 feet when grown in a pot, 10-12 feet when grown in the ground
Bloom time: Spring to early summer
Pollination Requirement: Typically self-pollinating
Ripening Time: Late fall to winter
Yield: High, with medium-sized yellow lemons with a sweet taste
Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant, occasional susceptibility to aphids and citrus diseases
Hardiness (Temp): 20 to 30°F
USDA Zone: 8-11
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