Uses of lemon trees
A lemon tree is a fabulous
addition to any garden, and offers a variety of uses:
- Generally planted for its
fruit.
- Flower fragrance is superb, so
position your tree where the scent can be enjoyed.
- Very useful garden feature
tree, as it has good form and foliage.
- Varieties such as Meyer grow
very well in large pots.
- Excellent choice for creating
espaliers, where a tree or shrub is trained flat against a wall or screen.
How to plant and grow a lemon tree
Your lemon tree will perform
best in full sun. It can tolerate some shade, but this will reduce fruiting. It
will be equally at home in dry or humid areas. The ideal soil is a rich,
well-drained loam, however the lemon tree is adaptable to almost any soil type,
except heavy clay. It will survive soil that occasionally becomes over-wet, but
not extended waterlogging. In heavy clay or areas where the tree may become
waterlogged, plant on a raised mound or in a raised garden bed. Your tree must
be protected from strong winds, as leaves can easily be stripped from a tree.
Although they can tolerate some cold, anything around –5˚C will kill the leaves
and may kill the wood. Flowers and young fruit will be killed at around –1˚C.
Caring for a lemon tree
Follow these tips to get the
best out of your lemon tree:
Grafted trees should fruit well
within 2–3 years. For the first year or two, remove any fruit that starts to
develop, as it can over-stress the plant, and the branches may not be strong
enough to support its weight. Lemons love to be fed. Ensure they are regularly fertilized
at the recommended intervals with a controlled-release
fertilizer balanced for fruiting trees. Keep your tree well
mulched with a quality
mulch, such as Lucerne or pea straw. These break down
relatively quickly, adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil.
Pictures: Google, https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/garden/planting-and-growing/how-to-grow-and-care-for-a-lemon-tree
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