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Citrus x limon

'Variegata'


Variegated Lemon.




Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
x limon
Cultivar
'Variegata'
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2
Temperature (°C)
1 - 5
Temperature (°F)
30 - 40 °F
Height
2 – 4 m
Spread
1 - 3 metres
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Will grow in most mediums, from silt to loam, clay and sandy soils. However, Citrus limon prospers in porous soils that drain well with a pH between 5.5-6.5. It has a shallow root system and should be watered often, especially in the warmer months. Full sun is recommended as well as southern exposure when planting.
Growth
Medium
Pests
May be prone to citrus red spider mite and glasshouse red spider mite, soft scale and fluted scale, aphids, caterpillars and mealybugs under glass. Xylella a bacterial disease is a serious threat to many horticultures crops due to its virulence and wide range of species it can infect. It can infect more than 560 species with wide ranging symptoms including leaf scorch, yellowing and scorching, wilt, branch and twig dieback and plant death. These symptoms can be identical to other symptoms such as drought and weather stress. Infected plants show symptoms within a few years after planting.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leathery, yellow-variegated, ovate leaves.
Flower Description
White, scented flowers.
Fruit Description
Ovoid, striped with green when young, later almost entirely yellow fruit.
Notable Specimens
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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