Variegated Pink Lemon Tree

Variegated Pink Lemon

The Variegated Pink Lemon is a striking new introduction to the citrus world. This unique variety combines attractive foliage, unique fruit and deliciously fragrant flowers. The tasty lemons are streaked with green and creamy yellow while the light green foliage features white and yellow margins. Wow your friends with this striking addition to any plant collection.

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Latin Name: Citrus limon
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: The 1-gallon size variation is on Flying Dragon rootstock, which is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit production. Trees grown on Flying Dragon will rarely exceed 5 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted. *Our Variegated Pink Lemons in 12″ tree pots and 2-gallon pots are on their own roots and will grow into a larger tree than those grafted onto Flying Dragon.*
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 20-25° F. We recommend bringing this into a well-lit and protected location in late fall before hard frosts occur.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4-5 ft.
Taste: Less tart than normal lemon, fruity
Fruit Skin: Green and yellow
Fruit Flesh: Pink
Bloom Time: Year-round.
Ripening Time: Often ripens year-round.
Yield: 40-50 fruit
Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct).
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
USDA Zone: 9