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buy lemon tree online

Are you searching for the easiest way to add zesty, homegrown lemons to your garden or patio? When you buy lemon tree online, you’re taking the first step toward enjoying fresh, aromatic fruit at your fingertips—right here in New Zealand. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting your citrus journey, lemon trees are a rewarding choice, offering vibrant fruit, glossy evergreen leaves, and beautiful white blossoms that fill the air with a citrusy scent.

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 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. Tarata is hardy, tolerates wind and drought once established, and is an excellent choice for native plantings or revegetation projects.

Buy Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)

From $14.72

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 12.00 m

Spread: 5.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind

Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Native, Riparian

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 garden. This robust plant is perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that offers striking summer blooms and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Buy Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz'

From $20.18

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 50 cm

Spread: 50 cm

Flowering time: Summer, Autumn

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian

Why Buy Lemon Tree Online?

Ordering lemon trees online makes it simple and convenient to find the right variety for your space, climate, and taste. Specialist nurseries supply healthy, nursery-grown trees that are ready for planting, with all the advice you need for a strong start. You can choose the perfect size, whether you’d like a dwarf tree for a container or a large backyard specimen, and have it delivered straight to your door—ready to thrive.

Popular Lemon Tree Varieties for NZ Gardens

Not sure which lemon is best for your home? Here are some of our most popular choices to consider:

Lemon Meyer and Yen Ben (Double Grafted Lemon): This grafted combination gives you two delicious lemon varieties on a single tree, extending your fruiting season and adding resilience to your crop.
Lemon 'Ponderosa': Known for producing exceptionally large, juicy fruit, 'Ponderosa' is a must-have if you love big lemons with classic tang.
Meyer Lemon: A top favourite for New Zealand conditions, the Meyer is well-known for its sweet, mild flavour and prolific fruiting.

Each variety has strengths for garden beds, borders, or pots—making them suitable for urban patios and lifestyle blocks alike.

Planting and Growing Your Lemon Tree

When you buy lemon tree online, you also receive comprehensive growing tips to set you up for success. Lemon trees thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot and prefer free-draining soil. Pot-grown lemons are perfect for decks and courtyards—just be sure to use a quality citrus mix and feed regularly. Mulch well to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature swings.

For a classic citrus companion planting, surround your lemon with herbs like basil and thyme, or ornamental grasses for texture. Once established, your lemon tree will offer a steady harvest for years to come.

Explore Other Plants for Your Garden

While shopping for your lemon, consider adding other beautiful and useful plants to your order. If you love a vibrant, citrus-inspired border, Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz' brings a pop of yellow and striking form to perennial beds. For structural greenery, the Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) is a fantastic New Zealand native for hedges or shelter, prized for its fragrant foliage.

Succulent fans will appreciate the easy-care Crassula ovata (Money Tree), a classic indoor or patio feature with glossy leaves that thrive year-round.

Start Your Citrus Journey Today

With everything you need to buy lemon tree online, it’s never been simpler to bring fresh citrus flavour to your home. Discover our carefully selected range and experience the delight of growing your own lemons—delivered direct from our nursery to your door. Your future lemon harvest starts here!

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.