This is the go-big-or-go-home variety of lemon trees. The Ponderosa lemon is a cross between the traditional lemon and the citron. The result—lemons the size of grapefruits! If you love lemons, you’ll love the Ponderosa. Not only does it produce giant-size lemons, it produces them year-round! Ponderosa lemons are very juicy, and their thick skin and bumpy rind are perfect for zesting.

Sun Exposure

• Full to partial sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH

• 5.5 to 6.5

Hardiness Zones

• 4 to 11 – patio
• 8 to 11 – outdoors

Spacing

• plant at least 20 feet away from other trees

Moisture

• Water trees in ground deeply once per week
• Avoid soggy soil
• Container trees may need to be watered daily during hottest months

Notes

• Mature height: 12 to 24 feet
• Mature width: 10 to 12 feet
• Harvest year-round, with peak picking season from late spring through early summer
• Can fruit in the first year
• Cold-hardy to 30 degrees F

Do you grow Ponderosa lemons? What do you like about them? Please tell us about your Ponderosa lemons.