CITRUS HARVEY LEMON

🍋 Harvey Lemon – Cold Hardy, True Lemon Flavor

• Botanical Name: Citrus limon (Harvey variety)
• Zones: 8–11
• Cold Tolerance: More cold-hardy than most lemons (~20°F with protection)
• Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall & wide (can be pruned smaller)
• Fruit Size: Medium to large
• Taste: True lemon flavor – tart and juicy
• Seeds: Few to moderate
• Peel: Medium thickness, easy to zest
• Ripening Season: Fall through winter
• Pollination: Self-fertile (no second tree needed)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil is critical
• Water Needs: Moderate (avoid soggy roots)
• Fertilizer: Citrus fertilizer during growing season

🌿 Why Customers Love It

• More cold-tolerant lemon option for North Florida
• Produces real lemon flavor (not like Meyer—more tart)
• Great for cooking, drinks, and fresh use
• Can be grown in ground or large containers

⚠️ Notes

• Still protect during hard freezes (especially young trees)
• Not as sweet as Meyer Lemon (this is a true lemon)
• “Want a REAL lemon with better cold tolerance? Harvey is your tree.”