Botanical Name: Citrus x limon ‘Eureka’
Fruit Characteristics: A large oblong shaped lemon, with a textured bright yellow skin. The rind is full of citrus oils and releases a sharp citrus aroma when squeezed. The juicy yellow flesh contains minimal seeds, if any, and produces a tart and acidic flavour. Eureka lemons are sharper and more tart flavoured than the sweeter Meyer lemon variety.
Blossoms: White
Pollination: Self-fertile
Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2.5m x 2.5m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions
Fruiting Season: May - Jul, but fruit tends to stay on the tree most of the year.
Preferred Climate: Australia wide except alpine areas.
Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours
Suitable for pots: Yes
Suitable in the ground: Yes
Recommended Planting Season: All year
