Lisbon LemonPhoenix's Most Productive Backyard Lemon Tree Citrus limon 'Lisbon', commonly known as the Lisbon Lemon, is one of the most vigorous and high yielding lemon trees for Phoenix Valley gardens. This classic citrus variety produces abundant crops of bright yellow, juicy lemons with the tangy flavor that defines everything from lemonade to lemon meringue. With dense, attractive evergreen foliage and fragrant white blossoms, the Lisbon Lemon is both a

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provide temporary shade cloth for the first 2–3 weeks

save hard pruning for after spring bloom

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