Pear-shaped Furrowed Lemon (Citrus limon)
DESCRIPTION
Pear-shaped Furrowed Lemon (Citrus limon) is a particular Citrus variety of our collection.
It’s also called “Palermo Lemon”.
ORIGIN
We still don’t know its origin.
It probably comes from southern Italy.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant is vigorous in growth, with long branches which tend to fall sometimes.
-Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate, big in size, dark-green in colour.
Sometimes leaves can also be variegated, and that’s a peculiarity.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is a small furrowed lemon in size, with a particular pear-shape.
-Flavour: Its aroma is very similar to the one of a lemon. Pulp is highly juicy, with just a few seeds.
-Colour: Skin is bright yellow to light yellow, according to the harvesting time.
Pulp is usually light yellow.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: Pear-shaped Furrowed Lemon starts to produce fruits during Winter, but it
It usually starts to bloom during Spring, but flowers can be found in other seasons of the year.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: Fruit can be used just like a classic lemon in the Kitchen.
You can zest or slice the skin to aromatize various recipes, or simply using the juice!
-Ornamental: It’s a nice looking variety, for its tendency to produce variegated leaves, and very particular fruits in shape.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -8°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!