Experienced grower's notes on Lemon Tree

I've been growing plants seriously for over fifteen years and Lemon Tree remains a reliable favourite. For anyone starting out: the most critical thing is mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Everything else follows from that.

late frost damage to blossom in exposed positions is the challenge that trips up most beginners and some experienced growers too. I've been growing mine in an orchard with mixed varieties for cross-pollination for three seasons now and the results are consistently good. long productive lifespan of decades with good management is what makes it worth coming back to year after year. blossom opening in spring requiring frost protection is when I show it off — it earns its place fully then.