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oderings lemon tree

Looking for the perfect Oderings lemon tree for your garden or patio? You're in the right place. At Oderings, we offer a top selection of lemon trees suited for New Zealand's unique climate—delivering year-round zest and beauty to your outdoor space. Whether you’re starting a new garden, replacing an old tree, or expanding your edible landscape with a citrus favourite, our expert team ensures you get healthy, productive lemon trees that thrive at home.

A large 'Ponderosa' Lemon yellow fruit.

Lemon 'Ponderosa'

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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.

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
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 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.

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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
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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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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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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Yellow 'Yen Ben' Lemons.

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...

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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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Nandina Lemon And Lime plant in a garden with lush foliage.

Nandina 'Lemon and Lime'

The ‘Lemon and Lime’ Nandina is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant lime-green foliage that adds year-round colour to New Zealand...

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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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Iris Maui Moonlight

“Maui Moonlight” is a colourful variety of Bearded Iris that features stunning, lemon-yellow flowers. The showy blooms are borne on sturdy stems from...

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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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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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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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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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Melia azedarach tree.

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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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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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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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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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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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)

Magnolia JC Williams bears masses of large and showy, rose-purple flowers through late winter and early spring. These are borne on the naked stems...

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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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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

Fruiting plants respond well to fruit tree fertiliser with better quality produce, higher yields, and a much healthier and brighter looking plant...

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Jute Tree Tie

The Jute Tree Tie is non-abrasive and very popular because it wont cause tree damage. The 50 mm wide fabric is heavy duty and designed to support...

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Lemon 'Ponderosa'

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Why Choose an Oderings Lemon Tree?

An Oderings lemon tree is a reliable choice for both beginner gardeners and seasoned citrus enthusiasts. Grown with care right here in New Zealand, each tree is selected for optimal vigour, fruit production, and disease resistance. Lemon trees from Oderings are well-suited to NZ growing conditions, ensuring you can enjoy homegrown lemons for refreshing drinks, cooking, cleaning, and natural fragrance around your deck or kitchen.

The Best Varieties for Home Gardens

The popularity of the classic Meyer lemon is unmatched—it’s super juicy, relatively sweet, and fruits generously throughout the year. If you’re looking to create variety or compare flavour, the double-grafted Lemon Meyer and Yen Ben (Double Grafted Lemon) offers two highly regarded varieties on one tree, maximising your lemon harvest and extending the fruiting season. For those who prefer a larger, old-fashioned lemon, the Lemon 'Ponderosa' is a standout option, producing giant lemons with a rugged, rustic appearance and powerful lemon tang.

Growing and Caring for Your Lemon Tree

Plant your Oderings lemon tree in well-drained soil with plenty of sun and shelter from cold winds. Regular watering, seasonal feeding with a quality citrus fertiliser, and mulching in dry weather keeps your tree healthy and productive. For best results, position your tree where it receives at least six hours of sunlight daily—perfect for pots on a sunny deck or directly in the ground.

Protecting your lemon tree from pests and frost is important. In colder regions, container-grown trees can be moved or sheltered during winter. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape your tree and encourage a bushy, productive canopy.

Pairing Your Lemon Tree with Other Plants

Lemon trees pair beautifully with aromatic or hardy companions in the landscape. Consider an evergreen such as Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) for structure and shelter. Add interest with ornamental options like Kniphofia 'Lemon Fizz', which brings bold yellow flower spikes that echo the sunny vibrancy of your lemons. For indoor plant lovers, complement your lemon tree with the easy-care Crassula ovata (Money Tree), perfect for brightening patios, conservatories, or windowsills.

Discover Your Ideal Lemon Tree at Oderings

Find everything you need to cultivate your perfect citrus oasis with an Oderings lemon tree. Explore our full selection, get professional advice, and enjoy the outstanding quality that generations of New Zealand gardeners trust. Whether you’re drawn to classic Meyer, robust Ponderosa, or a double-grafted surprise, there’s an Oderings lemon tree ready to thrive in your garden. Start your citrus journey today and enjoy delicious homegrown lemons for years to come.

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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.

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