big lemon tree
A big lemon tree makes a striking centerpiece for any New Zealand garden, offering not just visual appeal but also a bounty of juicy, homegrown lemons throughout the year. With their glossy evergreen leaves, fragrant blossoms, and generous yields, large lemon trees are a gardener’s favourite for adding both beauty and practicality to the landscape. Whether you want an established specimen for instant impact or are planning to nurture a tree to impressive size, growing a big lemon tree is both rewarding and surprisingly straightforward. Read on to discover the best varieties for size, care tips, and how to create your own citrus oasis.
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)
Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree valued for its glossy green leaves and lemon-scented foliage. It can reach 10 metres tall and makes an excellent shelter tree or native hedge. In spring, it produces clusters of small, yellowish flowers that are attractive to insects.
From $15.04
Lemon 'Yen Ben'
The ‘Yen Ben’ Lemon is a high-quality lemon variety prized for its smooth skin, abundant juice, and tangy flavour. Popular with chefs and home cooks alike, it is ideal for cooking, drinks, preserves, and garnishes. The tree is vigorous, evergreen, and highly productive, with fragrant white blossoms in spring adding ornamental value.
From $29.95
