Lemon Tree
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Lemon Tree
Xanthocryptus novozealandicus
The Lemon Tree is a bright and cheery tree that produces yellow lemons. These lemons are sour and can be used in many yummy recipes!
Habitat: Sunny gardens and orchards
Appearance
The Lemon Tree has glossy, dark green oval leaves and fragrant white flowers with purple undersides. Its bright yellow, oval-shaped fruit stands out vibrantly against the foliage, making it easily recognizable. The bark is typically smooth and gray-brown.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It takes about one year for a lemon blossom to ripen into a full lemon.
Lemon trees can produce flowers and ripe fruit at the same time!
Lemons can float in water, but limes often sink because they are much denser!
The world's heaviest lemon weighed over 11 pounds!
Special abilities
Ability
Thorny Shield
Lemon Tree has sharp thorns that help it defend its valuable fruit and leaves from hungry animals trying to eat them.
Ability
Sweet Scent Signal
Lemon Tree can produce highly fragrant white flowers, helping it attract bees and other insects for pollination.
Ability
Acidic Armor
Lemon Tree has sour, acidic fruit, which helps deter many pests and animals from eating its seeds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-6 m
- Canopy Spread
- 2-4 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 10-30 cm
- Lifespan
- 50-100 years
- Fruit Type
- Hesperidium
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from fragrant flowers.
eaten by
Citrus Swallowtail
Papilio demoleus
Larvae feed on leaves, a common citrus pest.
eaten by
Citrus Leafminer
Phyllocnistis citrella
Larvae tunnel into leaves, causing damage.
Traits
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Fruit Tree
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Citrus limon
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lemon Tree?
3-6 m
How wide does Lemon Tree spread?
2-4 m
Is Lemon Tree edible?
Yes
How big is Lemon Tree?
10-30 cm
How long does Lemon Tree live?
50-100 years
Where is Lemon Tree usually found?
Sunny gardens and orchards
What kind of fruit does Lemon Tree produce?
Hesperidium
How fast does Lemon Tree grow?
Medium
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