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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.

Yellow 'Yen Ben' Lemons.

Lemon 'Yen Ben'

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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.

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
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Crassula ovata (Money Tree)

Crassula ovata is a versatile plant ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering unique features and easy care.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer, Winter
Tolerances: Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
A large 'Ponderosa' Lemon yellow fruit.

Lemon 'Ponderosa'

The 'Ponderosa' Lemon is a remarkable citrus variety known for producing exceptionally large lemons, often weighing over a kilogram each. The fruit...

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Pittosporum eugenioides tree with lush, dark green foliage and cream-coloured flowers.

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...

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Yellow 'Lemonade' Lemon fruit on a tree.

Lemon 'Lemonade'

The ‘Lemonade’ Lemon is a unique citrus variety producing sweet, refreshing fruit that can be eaten straight from the tree. Its flavour is...

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'Meyer' Lemon yellow fruit.

Lemon 'Meyer'

The ‘Meyer’ Lemon is a much-loved citrus variety known for its sweeter, less acidic flavour compared to standard lemons. The thin-skinned fruit is...

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A double grafted lemon tree with Meyer and Yen Ben fruit.

Lemon Meyer and Yen Ben (Double Grafted Lemon)

This double-grafted lemon tree offers a longer fruiting season and fruit from two popular varieties on the same plant. It typically grows to 2.5 m in...

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Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz' yellow flowers.

Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz'

Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz' is a lively perennial known for its vivid lemon-yellow flower spikes that bring fresh, cheerful colour to any New Zealand...

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Large Coprosma Lemon and Lime plant growing in a garden.

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime'

Coprosma 'Lemon and Lime', also known as Variegated Mirror Bush, is a compact New Zealand native shrub featuring small, glossy leaves variegated in...

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' yellow and green foliage.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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An exquisite Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant' cream-white flower.

Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant'

Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers that bloom from late...

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Callistemon citrinus (Red Bottlebrush) shrub covered in elegant, red flowers.

Callistemon citrinus (Lemon Scented Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) is a classic Australian shrub widely loved in New Zealand for its brilliant crimson red flower spikes and...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Nursery Grade Growing Media

The Plant Company growing media is top of the line and used by the best commercial nurseries. This blend has been developed over many years to...

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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An elegant Dietes 'Lemon Drops' flower.

Dietes Lemon Drops

Dietes 'Lemon Drops' is a variety of Iris that produces exquisite white flowers that have three distinct, yellow spots. These are made on slender...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.

Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

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PB28 Planter Bags (Growing Bag)

These PB28 planter bags are 125 microns thick and each bag holds 12 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

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PB12 Planter Bags (Grow Bags For Plants)

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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:

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.

Buy Full Grown Lemon Tree in New Zealand

Ready to buy a full grown lemon tree? Browse our hand-selected range of mature lemon trees, all available for fast delivery and expert planting advice. From the first juicy crop to the lasting beauty, a full grown lemon tree is a rewarding addition to any space. Visit our product pages to find the ideal tree for your needs and experience the joy of fresh, home-grown citrus this season.


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