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buy full grown lemon tree

If you're searching for the perfect way to bring vibrant citrus flavour and lush greenery to your garden or patio, buying a full grown lemon tree is the ideal solution. A mature lemon tree offers immediate beauty and fruit, letting you enjoy home-grown lemons without the years of waiting. At our New Zealand plant nursery, we specialise in full grown lemon trees ready to transform your outdoor space. Whether you’re aiming to start your own orchard, add zest to your recipes, or simply love the look and scent of lemon trees, our range ensures you’ll find the right fit.

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. Suited to both home gardens and commercial production, ‘Yen Ben’ Lemon thrives in most NZ climates, delivering heavy crops of premium-quality fruit.

Buy Lemon 'Yen Ben'

From $43.13

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Citrus

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Containers, Screening

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern

Lemon 'Ponderosa'

The 'Ponderosa' Lemon is a remarkable citrus variety known for producing exceptionally large lemons, often weighing over a kilogram each. The fruit has a thick, bumpy rind with juicy, mildly acidic flesh that is excellent for cooking, drinks, and garnishing. The tree itself is compact, attractive, and suitable for growing in the garden or in large pots. This hardy and productive variety is perfect for home gardeners wanting both beauty and utility.

Buy Lemon 'Ponderosa'

From $141.61

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Citrus

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Why Buy a Full Grown Lemon Tree?

Choosing to buy a full grown lemon tree means skipping the uncertainty and slow growth of young saplings. Full grown trees arrive with sturdy trunks, robust foliage, and often an established fruiting cycle. This means you can enjoy your own lemons within a season—perfect for gardeners who want instant results. Our nursery offers vigorous lemon trees that thrive in New Zealand conditions, providing years of shade, beauty, and delicious citrus.

Top Varieties of Full Grown Lemon Trees

When you buy a full grown lemon tree, it’s important to select a variety that suits your needs and climate. We offer premium types bred for their flavour, productivity, and resilience:

Lemon 'Yen Ben': A commercial favourite, known for high yields and juicy, acidic fruit perfect for culinary uses.
Lemon 'Ponderosa': Renowned for its gigantic fruit, this variety is ideal for those who love bold flavour and impressive harvests.
Lemon 'Lemonade': With mildly sweet fruit, this lemon tree is great for fresh eating straight from the branch or homemade drinks.

Each mature lemon tree is grown to thrive in locations from Auckland to Otago, ensuring healthy growth and abundant fruit production.

Planting and Caring for Your Lemon Tree

Planting a full grown lemon tree is straightforward, and our trees come ready for easy establishment. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Water your tree regularly, especially through the warmer months, and feed it with a citrus fertiliser for optimum health. Lemon trees are surprisingly hardy and can cope with cooler climates when planted in protected areas or containers.

Complement Your Garden with Other Plants

Looking to create a diverse, beautiful landscape? Pair your lemon tree with plants that accompany citrus well. Consider adding Crassula ovata (Money Tree) for easy-care greenery, or Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) to provide evergreen screening and a lovely fragrant presence.