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Back to buying optionsEureka Lemon Live Tree – Citrus limon ‘Eureka’ | 4–6 Inch Starter Seedling | Bare Root in Moss | Edible Citrus Fruit Tree | Indoor & Outdoor Container Plant
Grow your own citrus with this live Eureka Lemon tree starter, a young Citrus limon ‘Eureka’ plant approximately 4–6 inches tall. This Growers Choice sapling is selected as a healthy young plant and shipped bare root in moss to help protect the roots during transit. Eureka Lemon is a popular fruiting citrus valued for its juicy, tart yellow lemons and attractive evergreen foliage. It can be grown outdoors in warm climates or in a container indoors where winter protection is needed, making it a versatile choice for home gardeners and citrus enthusiasts.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Eureka Lemon tree sapling
✔️ Approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Growers Choice young starter plant
✔️ Ships bare root in moss
✔️ Citrus limon ‘Eureka’
✔️ Edible lemon fruit variety
✔️ Suitable for outdoor gardens or container growing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Eureka Lemon
Botanical Name: Citrus limon ‘Eureka’
Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young live seedling/sapling
Sun Requirements: Full sun; bright light indoors
Soil: Well-draining, fertile citrus or potting soil
Watering: Moderate; water when the upper soil begins to dry
Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet in the ground; smaller with pruning/container growing
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11 outdoors
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant the bare-root sapling promptly after arrival and keep the roots from drying out during planting. Provide plenty of bright light and gradually acclimate the young lemon tree to stronger outdoor sunlight. Use well-draining soil and avoid keeping the roots constantly soggy. Container growing allows the tree to be moved indoors when temperatures become too cold.
