Lemon Tree 'Tipico Toscano'

The Lemon Tree is best as a patio plant. Choose a large pot or planter with holes in the base. Cover the bottom with a layer of potsherds or hydro granules. Put a layer of potting compost in the pot and place the root ball of the lemon tree at the appropriate depth. Fill the pot with more potting compost and press firmly. Water immediately after planting. Lemon Trees grow best in a sheltered, sunny area on the patio or decking, overwinter indoors.

You can combine your Lemon Tree with other plant species from the Mediterranean to create a Mediterranean atmosphere on your patio. Acacia Armata and Syrah are lovely next to the Lemon Tree. Terracotta plant pots are ideal for this species.

Pruning of the Lemon Tree is not absolutely necessary. You may want to pinch out the growing tips to encourage a bushy habit. In winter or early spring remove dead or crossing branches. Water regularly in summer, rainwater is preferable to tap water as it is much softer. To improve the growth of the Lemon Tree, we recommend that you feed this citrus tree with our special Fruit Tree Fertiliser; this will give young plants all they need to thrive and establish. If the leaves turn yellow add rusty nails or iron sulphate to the potting compost.

The Lemon Tree is not hardy. During the winter the Lemon Tree should be brought into the conservatory or greenhouse before the first frosts or placed in a sunny spot and kept at a temperature around 5° C. You only have to water it once a month. The soil should be fairly dry, but not completley dried out. In the spring when there is no danger of frosts the plant can be moved outside.