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Ponderosa Lemon (Citrus × pyriformis)

Ponderosa Lemon (Citrus × pyriformis)

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Common Names: Ponderosa Lemon, American Wonder Lemon, Skierniewice Lemon
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: USA

The Ponderosa Lemon (Citrus limon × Citrus medica), also known as the American Wonder Lemon, is a unique citrus variety renowned for its massive fruit size and bold, tangy flavor. This hybrid, a cross between a lemon and a citron, produces lemons that can weigh up to two pounds each, making it a true standout in any garden or orchard. Despite its enormous size, the Ponderosa Lemon retains the intense, zesty flavor that lemon lovers crave, making it perfect for culinary use and as a striking ornamental plant. The heavy-producing Ponderosa Lemon was first discovered in Maryland in 1887.  unique purple flowers and gigantic fruit. They’ll grow flowers and fruits simultaneously throughout the year and peak around summer and winter.

Distinctive Features and Uses

Fruits: Ponderosa Lemons are enormous, often weighing up to two pounds each. The fruit has a thick, bumpy, bright yellow rind that encases juicy, tart flesh with a strong lemon flavor. While the fruit is much larger than typical lemons, it retains the same intense, zesty taste, making it ideal for juicing, cooking, baking, and even making marmalades or lemon preserves. The rind is thick enough to be used in candied lemon peel or zest for baking.

Leaves: The tree features dark green, glossy leaves that are evergreen, providing a lush, vibrant appearance year-round. The foliage is aromatic, releasing a fresh lemon scent when crushed.

Growth Habit: Ponderosa Lemon trees are compact and bushy, typically growing 8-12 feet tall, making them suitable for container growing or small gardens. Despite their modest size, these trees are heavy producers, often yielding an impressive crop of large lemons.

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SHIPPING:
Products marked with free shipping will be free shipping at checkout. Otherwise, bulk per cubic yard delivery fee per truck is the same amount whether the truck is at minimum or maximum capacity. You may want to know the following guidelines:

  • One small truckload full capacity: 9yd soil, 9yd compost, 10yd mulch, 5yd fill, 7yd contractor mix.
  • One large truckload maximum capacity: 20yd soil, 20yd compost, 20yd mulch, 18yd fill, 20yd contractor mix.

The best value is always a maximum truckload for your particular product.

We can mix loads in the small truck to bring two products at once with 8 to 9 cu yd maximum, depending on the products needed. You must contact us to request a quote in this circumstance.

If you order online we will contact you shortly after purchase to schedule your delivery day and time frame. We often can do same day deliveries with a small truck quantities, call 727-645-5289 or message us here to find out.

The small truck delivery is generally 1 to 3 work days notice M-S and the big truck delivery is generally 2 to 6 work days notice M-F. If you have a specific day and time in mind then it's best to make your purchase A.S.A.P in order
to help ensure the day and time you need is available.

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product quantity, size of truck(s) and number of truckloads needed.

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RETURNS:
There are no returns once the product is delivered. Most of our bulk garden supplies weigh 800 to 1600 lbs per cubic yard and require heavy trucks and equipment to move in bulk.

REFUNDS:
A refund can be processed if you cancel an order at least 2 hours before the start of your scheduled delivery day and time frame. There's no refund within 2 hours of your scheduled delivery day and time frame.

Dimensions

3'x3'x3' per cubic yard

27 cubic feet per cubic yard

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