Citrus limon
(sold as Santa Teresa)
Family: Rutaceae
Common name: SWEET LEMON
Native to: Pacific Island, Southeast Asia
Sentiments: lemon blossom means discretion, lemon means zest
Plant
Type: tree
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 19.6 feet
Max width: 19.6 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Edible: fruit
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f, zone 12 above +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
