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