Lemon (Citrus x limon)

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Salt tolerant
Soil pH Preferences
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Containers
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
White, Other: Buds are reddish,; the opened flowers have 4 or 5 petals, white on the upper surface (inside), purplish beneath (outside) with yellow anthers.
Flower Time
Late winter or early spring, Spring
Flowers
Showy, Fragrant
Fruit
Showy, Edible to birds
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Parentage
Citrus x aurantium X Citrus medica
Plant Habit
Tree
Plant Height
10 to 20 feet
Plant Spread
15 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem
Propagation: Seeds
Self fertile, Depth to plant seed: 1/2", Other info: Usually won't produce desirable fruit.
Detailed Information

The exact origin of the lemon is debated, but the most likely geographical location or native region is **Northeast India, Northern Burma (Myanmar), or China.**

Here’s a breakdown of why:

* **Genetic Evidence:** Genetic studies point towards a hybrid origin involving sour orange (Citrus aurantium) and citron (Citrus medica). Both of these parent species are believed to have originated in the aforementioned areas of Asia.
* **Historical Records:** While not definitively pointing to a single origin, historical records suggest lemons spread westward from these Asian regions. Early cultivation and descriptions of lemon-like fruits are found in these areas.
* **Wild Relatives:** The closest wild relatives of the parent species (sour orange and citron) are found in Southeast Asia.

Therefore, while we can’t pinpoint a precise spot, the general consensus based on available evidence points towards Northeast India, Northern Burma (Myanmar), or China as the most probable native region of the lemon.

Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots