On average, a lemon tree will live between 30 to 50 years or more. However, there are several factors that can affect lemon tree life expectancy.
Are Lemon Trees Everbearing?
One of the perks of growing a lemon tree is that lemon trees are considered everbearing. It is always a plus to be able to enjoy the fruits of your tree not only for a season, but year-round. Nearly all lemon trees are considered everbearing, including the Meyer, Eureka, Lisbon, and Ponderosa varieties, which are some of the most common …
At what age do lemon trees start fruiting?
So you are a proud new lemon tree owner. You’ve committed to taking care of this spindly, leafy specimen with the hope that it will grow and one day bear delicious and vibrant fruit for you to harvest and enjoy. But how long will that take? The bright and juicy fruit that a lemon tree yields is uncontestably the best …
Meyer Lemon vs. Improved Meyer Lemon: What’s the difference?
If you’ve at all pondered or researched purchasing a lemon tree, you might have come across the variety “Improved Meyer lemon.” You then probably wondered, “what’s the difference between a Meyer lemon and an Improved Meyer lemon?” While it might initially seem like there are two varieties of Meyer lemon trees available, the Meyer lemon and Improved Meyer lemon, this …