Pink Variegated Lemon Tree - Free Shipping Included
Pink Variegated Lemon Tree - Free Shipping Included
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Variegated Pink Lemon (Citrus × limon 'Eureka Variegated Pink')
A citrus lover’s dream, the Variegated Pink Lemon is both a conversation piece and a productive fruit tree. With its eye-catching green-and-cream striped leaves and lemons that blush with pink, this variety brings a tropical flair and zesty flavor to any garden or patio.
Key Features:
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Foliage: Elegant, variegated leaves in shades of green and creamy white.
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Fruit: Medium-sized lemons with striped rinds when young and rosy-pink flesh inside. As the fruit matures, the rind turns yellow with green striping.
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Blooms: Aromatic white flowers tinged with purple, blooming mostly in spring and sometimes again in fall.
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Height & Spread: Typically grows 8-12 feet tall and wide in the ground, but can be pruned or container-grown to stay smaller.
Growing Conditions:
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USDA Zones: 9–11
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Best suited for warm, frost-free climates like coastal California, parts of the Southwest, and Florida.
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours per day).
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Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil is ideal.
Cold Climate Growing Tips:
Gardeners in cooler zones (8 and below) can still grow this beauty with the right care:
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Container Friendly: Grows beautifully in pots, making it perfect for patios, balconies, or sunrooms.
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Overwintering: Bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40–45°F (4–7°C). Place near a sunny window or use a grow light.
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Mobility Tip: Use a wheeled plant caddy for easy movement between indoors and outdoors.
Uses & Benefits:
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Culinary Uses: The pink-fleshed lemons are tart and flavorful, great for lemonade, garnishes, baked goods, or preserving.
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Ornamental Value: Its striking foliage and striped fruit make it as much a decorative plant as a productive one.
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Pollinator-Friendly: Fragrant blossoms attract bees and other helpful garden visitors.
About Your Variegated Pink Lemon Tree
Shipping Height: 18-24 inches
Shipping Pot Size: Citrus pot (4 inches square x 13 inches deep)
Rootstock: Dwarf
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Years to Bear Fruit: 3-4
Seeds: Few
Mature Height: May be pruned to stay happy in a container. 8-12 feet in the landscape.
Light: Bright sun
Water: Medium
Growing Zone: Outdoors 9-11, Indoors Everywhere
Shipping: This tree will ship within the continental United States excluding AZ, CA, HI, LA, or TX (due to agricultural restrictions).
