Harvey Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Harvey'

Harvey Lemon Tree (Citrus limon 'Harvey')

The Harvey Lemon Tree is an exceptionally cold-tolerant citrus variety that thrives in Florida's climate while delivering delicious, juicy fruit perfect for fresh lemonade and culinary applications. This dependable performer combines superior freeze resistance with disease resilience and a nearly seedless fruit profile, making it an ideal choice for home gardeners. When you buy Harvey Lemon Tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a greenhouse-nurtured specimen ready to produce flavorful harvests in your first season.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Harvey Lemon Tree in a sunny garden bed, courtyard, or container garden where it can receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Its moderate size makes it perfect for smaller residential landscapes, patios, and container cultivation on sunny windowsills or balconies. The tree also works well as a specimen planting in mixed citrus gardens or as a focal point in edible landscapes.

Specifications

Height: 8–12 feet at maturity
Width: 6–10 feet at maturity
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours minimum daily)
Water: Moderate; allow top 2–3 inches of soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
USDA Zones: 8–11 (cold hardy to 15–20°F)

Why Homeowners Love It

• Exceptional cold hardiness withstands Florida winters down to 15–20 degrees Fahrenheit
• High juice content and naturally low seed count make fruit ideal for fresh juice and cooking
• Disease-resistant variety reduces common citrus pest and illness concerns
• Fast-fruiting, nurtured plants deliver harvests within the first growing season

Planting & Care

Select a location receiving full sun and prepare well-draining soil by digging a planting hole twice as wide and equally deep as the root ball. Position the tree in the hole, backfill with soil while tamping gently to eliminate air pockets, and water deeply for approximately 5 minutes. Apply mulch around the base to protect roots during cooler months. Water one to two times weekly, checking soil moisture at 2 inches depth before each watering; reduce frequency once the top layer dries. During spring and summer months, feed with a citrus-specific fertilizer every six weeks to promote vigorous growth and abundant fruiting.