Variegated Lemon (Citrus limon foliis variegatis)
DESCRIPTION
Variegated Lemon (Citrus limon foliis variegatis) is one of the most ornamental and quality valued lemons in our greenhouse.
PLANT
-Tree features: Medium vigorous plant, with variegated and slightly thorny fooliage.
-Leaves: Lanceolate, variegated (2/3 green-yellow colours) leaves, which create a compact and nice looking shape.
FRUIT
–Shape: This fruit looks like a classic lemon in shape and size.
-Taste: It tastes like a lemon. Aromatic skin, and acid-refreshing pulp.
Some seeds are found inside.
-Colour: Variegated if not completely ripened, light yellow to yellow when fully ripened.
Pulp is bright yellow!
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Variegated Lemon tends to be a 4 season variety, with 2/3 flowering season per year.
It usually blooms during Spring, but flowers can be found during summer and Autumn also.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: You can zest its skin to give flavours to your recipes.
Amazing if squeezed to fish and meat!
-Ornamental: Its colour gives it a nice ornamental looking.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -5°C.
This variety needs to be grown 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!