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lemon tree online

Dreaming of fresh lemons for homemade lemonade, zesty recipes, or a touch of Mediterranean flair in your Kiwi garden? Searching to buy a lemon tree online has never been easier, thanks to our curated selection of healthy, vigorous citrus plants fit for New Zealand conditions. Whether you want a classic Meyer, robust Yen Ben, or a double grafted option for extended fruiting, ordering your lemon tree online ensures you receive top-quality plants delivered to your door, with expert advice at your fingertips.

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 a Lemon Tree Online?

Ordering a lemon tree online gives you access to a wider range of varieties than you’ll find at traditional garden centres. You can explore different lemon cultivars, compare care requirements, and choose the best option suited for your space, whether it’s a backyard orchard or a sunny patio. Our nursery offers only premium trees, carefully grown to thrive in New Zealand climates, and shipped safely to preserve their health.

Best Lemon Trees for Kiwi Gardens

Some of our most popular citrus options include the Lemon Meyer and Yen Ben (Double Grafted Lemon). This unique tree combines two sought-after varieties on a single rootstock, ensuring reliable harvests throughout the year and maximizing your fruit yield. Meyer lemons produce sweet, thin-skinned fruit, perfect for desserts, drinks, and zesting. Yen Ben lemons give you classic tart flavour with abundant juice. Double grafting means you’ll enjoy lemons for longer and get better adaptability to local growing conditions.

Tips for Growing Your Lemon Tree Online Purchase

Lemon trees thrive best in full sun, well-drained soil, and with shelter from harsh winds. Whether planting in the ground or in large containers, adequate watering and occasional feeding will keep your tree vigorous. If you want to add drought-tolerant companions or structure to your garden, consider pairing your new lemon tree with beauties like Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz', a striking perennial with vivid yellow blooms, or shrubs like Illicium 'Lemon Sorbet' for year-round colour.

Urban Citrus and House Plant Choices

If your space is limited or you’re interested in indoor plants, complement your lemon tree purchase with foliage favourites such as Crassula ovata (Money Tree), a hardy succulent known for good fortune and easy care. Or, for lush native structure around your citrus grove, Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) is a reliable New Zealand evergreen with fragrant foliage.

Order Your Lemon Tree Online Today

Choosing to buy a lemon tree online means more than just convenience; it’s a promise of expert guidance, quality plants, and support from passionate gardeners. Begin your citrus-growing journey, browse our nursery’s selection, and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting lemons picked straight from your own tree. With nationwide delivery and friendly service, you’ll be squeezing fresh lemons from your garden in no time.

Contact us

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.