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mature lemon tree for sale

Discover the simple joy of picking fresh, juicy lemons from your own garden with a mature lemon tree. If you’re searching for a mature lemon tree for sale in New Zealand, you’re likely ready for instant fruit, fragrant blossoms, and a lush evergreen presence in your outdoor space. Buying a mature lemon tree means faster harvests and a head-start on years of flavourful abundance, brightening everything from summer drinks to hearty winter roasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to grow citrus, investing in a mature specimen brings both beauty and productivity to your landscape.

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 reminiscent of lemonade without the added sugar, making it a healthy and delicious treat. The medium-sized fruit has smooth yellow skin and juicy flesh, perfect for juicing, salads, or fresh snacking. The tree is hardy, evergreen, and productive, offering both ornamental beauty and a generous harvest in most NZ gardens.

Buy Lemon 'Lemonade'

From $299.92

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Citrus

Height: 2.00 m

Spread: 2.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas

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

Advantages of Choosing a Mature Lemon Tree

Choosing a mature lemon tree for sale offers instant impact and benefits. These established trees are already adapted to New Zealand’s climate and soil, making them resilient and fruitful. Unlike young trees that take several years to bear fruit, mature lemon trees can supply you with lemons their very first season. You’ll also enjoy enhanced resilience to pests, wind, and weather extremes—a key advantage in exposed or varied garden sites.

Varieties of Lemon Trees Available

We offer an exceptional range of lemon trees, including sought-after cultivars like Lemon 'Genoa', known for its abundant crops and robust growth habit. If you’re interested in something unique, the Lemon Meyer and Yen Ben (Double Grafted Lemon) brings the best of two popular varieties to one tree, extending your fruiting season and flavour options. Our mature lemon trees are carefully grown, ensuring strong rootstocks and healthy branches poised to thrive in Kiwi gardens.

Planting and Care Tips for Mature Lemon Trees

Planting a mature lemon tree is straightforward with the right preparation. Select a sunny, sheltered site in your garden with well-drained soil. Dig a generous hole, gently settle the root ball, and backfill with quality compost. Water deeply and mulch well to retain moisture. For ongoing care, feed your lemon tree with citrus fertiliser in spring and summer, and prune lightly to encourage bushy growth and airflow. With just a little attention, your mature tree will flourish, rewarding you with glossy leaves and aromatic blooms.

Create a Citrus Haven and Companion Planting Ideas

Surrounding your lemon tree with compatible plants can enhance growth and create an attractive garden display. Suitable companions like Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) add structure and shelter, while succulents like Crassula ovata (Money Tree) thrive in similar conditions and offer interesting textures. For a splash of colour, pair your fruiting tree with the bold, lemon-hued spikes of Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz'.

Find Your Perfect Mature Lemon Tree for Sale

Ready to elevate your garden, patio, or orchard? Explore our selection of mature lemon trees to enjoy immediate harvests and homegrown flavours. Whether you’re drawn to classic varieties or double-grafted options, our mature lemon trees for sale promise to transform your space into a productive, fragrant oasis season after season.

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.