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Eureka Lemon Tree

Citrus limon 'Eureka'
$522.95 $792.95

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The Eureka Lemon (Citrus limon 'Eureka') is the lemon most Australian backyards should have. It is nearly thornless, which makes picking and pruning a far better job than the old types, and it crops close to year round rather than in one heavy autumn flush. A tree in open ground reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, while grafted dwarf stock holds nearer 2m, which is why so many end up in pots.

Why you'll love it

  • Fruit almost all year. A main winter to spring crop plus scattered fruit the rest of the year, so there is usually a lemon on the tree when you want one.
  • Nearly thornless. You can reach into the canopy to pick or prune without gloves and long sleeves.
  • Self pollinating. One tree is all you need, with no second variety and no waiting.
  • Built for a pot. It fruits happily in a container, one of the few genuinely productive plants for a balcony, and the fragrant blossom keeps bees busy.

Where it works best

Pots and containers. Use 500mm or larger with a premium mix rated for citrus. A potted Eureka needs more water and feed than one in the ground, but it crops reliably and can be moved out of frost.

Balconies and courtyards. Six hours of direct sun is the requirement. A north or west facing wall gives reflected warmth that lifts fruit quality noticeably.

Small gardens and feature planting. In the ground allow a 3m circle of clear space and keep lawn out from under the canopy: citrus roots are shallow and lose out to grass.

Growing the Eureka Lemon in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun, minimum six hours, with shelter from wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide are comfortable, and it handles humidity and salt air. Light frost only, though, so in Melbourne, Canberra and cold inland districts grow it in a pot against a warm wall and cover it on frosty nights.

Soil. Free draining above all else. Citrus will not tolerate waterlogging, so on clay plant on a mound 300mm high. Mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk, because collar rot is the most common killer of backyard citrus.

Water and feed. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter, mid spring and late summer.

Pruning. Light work only. Remove shoots below the graft, thin crossing branches to open the centre, and shorten whippy growth after the main harvest.

What to expect when it arrives

It is grown in five sizes: 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 100L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit a garden bed or a large pot, and the 100L trees arrive with a formed head, often with fruit already set.

Expect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then a worthwhile crop in year one to two from a 400mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Note for pet owners: citrus foliage and oils are toxic to cats and dogs.

Plant care guides and related reading

Common questions

How soon will it fruit?

Usually one to two years from a 300mm or 400mm plant, sooner from a 100L tree already carrying fruit. Remove the first small crop so the tree builds roots instead.

Eureka or Meyer, which should I choose?

Eureka gives a true tart lemon with thin skin and plenty of juice, and crops closer to year round. Meyer is sweeter, milder and more cold tolerant. Most cooks want Eureka.

Why are the leaves turning yellow?

Nine times out of ten it is hunger or drainage. Feed three times a year, check water is not sitting around the roots, and pull mulch back.

Plant details

Mature height4m
Mature width3m
PositionFull Sun, Partial Shade
Water needsModerate
Growth rateModerate
FoliageEvergreen
FlowersWhite
Native toCultivar or Hybrid
ClimateTropical, Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
ToleratesLight Frost Only, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Coastal & Salt Tolerant

Great for

Pots & ContainersFeature PlantingBalconies & CourtyardsSmall GardensEdibleFragrantThornlessBee & Butterfly Friendly

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Eureka Lemon Tree against the rest of the lemon trees range

Mature sizes are typical in Australian gardens; growth rate and position are from the plant details on each page.

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Eureka Lemon Tree
Eureka Lemon TreeThis plantCitrus limon 'Eureka'
 ★★★★★(21) 4m 3m Moderate Full Sun, Partial Shade $264.95
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Lemonicious Lemon TreeCitrus limon 'Lemonicious'
 ★★★★★(24) 2m 1.5m Moderate Full Sun, Partial Shade $326.95
Meyer Lemon Tree
Meyer Lemon TreeCitrus × meyeri
 ★★★★★(19) 3m 2.5m Moderate Full Sun, Partial Shade $22.95
Lisbon Lemon Tree
Lisbon Lemon TreeCitrus limon 'Lisbon'
 ★★★★★(5) 4.5m 3.5m Moderate Full Sun $214.95

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Common questions about Eureka Lemon Tree

  • How tall does Eureka Lemon Tree grow?

    Eureka Lemon Tree reaches about 4m tall at maturity and about 3m wide.

  • Does Eureka Lemon Tree need full sun or shade?

    it grows best in full sun, partial shade.

  • How much water does Eureka Lemon Tree need?

    water needs are moderate.

  • How fast does Eureka Lemon Tree grow?

    it has a moderate growth rate.

  • Which Australian climates suit Eureka Lemon Tree?

    it suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, mediterranean climates and tolerates light frost only, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, coastal & salt tolerant. Check the planting calendar for the best month in your region. Planting calendar

  • Is Eureka Lemon Tree safe around pets?

    Yes, Eureka Lemon Tree is listed as pet friendly.

  • What size will my Eureka Lemon Tree arrive at?

    Typically 60cm to 2.2m or more tall on arrival, depending on the size you choose. The size picker on this page shows the typical height under each size group. Heights vary with the season and the batch. Size guide

  • How is Eureka Lemon Tree delivered?

    Packed upright and delivered Australia wide. Freight is quoted at checkout with multiple freight companies and passed on at cost, and the grower confirms your plants before anything is booked. Most plant orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days of dispatch.

  • Is Eureka Lemon Tree covered by a guarantee?

    Yes. Every plant is covered by the 30 day healthy plant guarantee: if it arrives in poor shape, send a photo within 30 days and we sort it out with a replacement or a refund. Read the guarantee

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 21 reviews.

The very best. Thanks Brandon Kim

Kim C. 5/5 Verified

Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'

Store owner replied: We'll happily take "the very best", Kim, thank you. Eureka is the classic backyard lemon, nearly thornless, and once established it fruits on and off for much of the year.

Thank you for such lovely trees, Can't wait til they get growing BIG. My experience overall was very good. Had a hiccup that was addressed swiftly. Staff is very helpful, clear and concise.

Mason C. 5/5

Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'

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  2. 2Grower confirms stockWe check your plants are ready at the nursery before anything is booked.
  3. 3Freight bookedYou get the carrier and the delivery window by email.
  4. 4Delivered to your doorPacked upright and delivered Australia wide.

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Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka' provides year-round fruit and looks stunning in a garden bed by your porch and stone pathway.

Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'

From $264.95 $373.95

Mature height

2m to 4m

Mature width

2m to 4m

Position

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water needs

Moderate

Growth rate

Moderate

Foliage

Evergreen

Flower colour

White

Climate

Tropical, Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean

Tolerates

Light Frost Only, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Coastal & Salt Tolerant

Great for

Pots & Containers, Feature Planting, Balconies & Courtyards, Small Gardens

Spacing

-

Pet friendly

Yes
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