Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

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Size: 30cm/33m

30cm/33m 40cm/45L 100L 150L 300L 500L

Current Stock Height Guides

500L: Please contact for current height guides.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 5m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Edible Garden

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon works in an:

Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.

Is Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon Evergreen or Deciduous?

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 5m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

Is Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon frost tolerant?

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Does Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon Flower?

Citrus 'Eureka' produces fragrant white flowers tinged purple year-round on healthy trees, with peak flowering in spring and summer, followed by large bright yellow lemons.

Does Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer
Year-Round

Flower Type:

Fragrant
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Is Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon an Australian Native Tree?

No

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is Native to Citrus limon is a cultivated hybrid originating in southeastern Asia. The 'Eureka' cultivar was selected in California in the 1850s and is now the most widely grown commercial lemon worldwide.

What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon ?

Fragrant year-round flowers attract bees and other pollinators, with the evergreen canopy offering shelter for small garden birds.

How much Sunlight does Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon need?

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Performs best in fertile well-drained loam soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Heavy clay and waterlogged sites cause root rot and should be avoided.

Is Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon Drought Tolerant?

Is Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon Drought tolerant?

During establishment it requires regular watering, but once established Citrus 'Eureka' develops moderate drought tolerance. Suited to warm temperate and subtropical conditions, it maintains canopy and fruiting performance with consistent watering during extended dry periods.

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How To Plant Your Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon in Different Soil

Citrus limon performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does it fruit?

Citrus 'Eureka' fruits year-round on healthy mature trees, with peak harvest in winter and spring.

Does it tolerate frost?

It is frost sensitive, particularly young trees. Protect with frost cloth in cooler climates or grow in containers that can be moved.

Is it suitable for pots?

Yes, citrus grow well in large containers with regular feeding and consistent watering. A 60-litre or larger pot is recommended for long-term productive growth.

How tall does it grow?

Mature height is approximately 3 to 5 metres with a spread of 2 to 3 metres. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 cm per year and can be controlled with pruning.