Citrus - Lemon Lisbon

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

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon 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.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 4.5m

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Slow Growth Rate

Is Citrus - Lemon Lisbon frost tolerant?

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

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Citrus ‘Lisbon’ produces abundant clusters of fragrant white blossoms from spring through summer, with spot blooming at other times of the year. These highly scented flowers sit among the glossy evergreen foliage and lead to reliable, heavy fruiting.

Does Citrus - Lemon Lisbon flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

No

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon is Native to The cultivated lemon (Citrus × limon) is believed to have originated in northern India and China, later spreading through the Mediterranean. The ‘Lisbon’ variety was developed in Portugal and has become widely grown in Australia.

Its fragrant flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter for small birds. Fallen fruit and occasional pest insects also support a variety of wildlife, contributing to a biodiverse orchard environment.

Citrus - Lemon Lisbon will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Citrus ‘Lisbon’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It struggles in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong flowering, fruit set and evergreen health.

Is Citrus - Lemon Lisbon Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Citrus ‘Lisbon’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from mulching to maintain soil moisture and fruit quality.