Ponderosa Lemon Tree

Origin / General

• The Ponderosa Lemon is a citrus hybrid composed of a Pomelo and a Citron
• The Ponderosa Lemon Tree is considered a dwarf tree
• Derived from a chance seedling grown in Hagerstown, Maryland in the 1880s, later named and brought into the nursery trade in 1900
• Became a popularly fruit grown in Polish homes during this time
• Bushy, evergreen leaves grow from lean branches that bear large, grapefruit sized, pale green fruit with a thick, textured rind that can weigh up to 5 lbs.

Light

• Needs partial to full light, and more daily light intake if being grown indoors
• Will likely need to move tree inside if and when its environmental climate drops below the mid-50s

Water

• Water just enough to keep soil moist, avoid keeping roots soaked
• Suggested to bottom water if keeping indoors due to the tree’s favor for humid environments

Soil

• Does well in almost any type of soil  
• Suggested to fertilize soil 2-3 times a year using a citrus liquid fertilizer

Toxicity

• Advised to keep roots and fruit away from dogs as they contain certain essential oils that are toxic to them