The lemon tree is believed to have originated in the foothills of the Himalayas (i.e. Myanmar, northern India, southwest China) and is now grown worldwide in subtropical and Mediterranean climates. The subtropical tree flowers and produces fruit all year round in good conditions and can grow up to six meters high.
How do I influence the growth of a lemon tree?
If conditions are good, the lemon tree can bloom and bear fruit all year round and can grow up to six meters high. Its growth is supported by plenty of sun, water, regular fertilizer and a suitable location. Regular cutting promotes growth.
Lemons do not tolerate strong temperature fluctuations
As a subtropical plant, the lemon tree can tolerate light frosts down to around minus 4 °C, but is sensitive to strong temperature fluctuations. In addition, the lemon - like all citrus plants - needs a lot of water and regular fertilizer in order to grow well. However, the location is particularly important: lemons love the sun. During the growing season, a full sun and sheltered place outdoors would be best. In principle, it is also possible to keep them indoors, although indoor lemons usually do not grow so luxuriantly. However, especially in very bright winter gardens and greenhouses, lemons can sprout quickly and become very large. Growth is stimulated with regular cutting.
Tips & Tricks
Home-grown lemons need at least eight to twelve years before they eventually bear flowers and fruit. In order to shorten the long youth period, you should refine the one-year-old tree.
