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Harvey Lemon Tree Information
About The Harvey Lemon Tree
Harvey Lemon: A Cold-Hardy, Lovable Lemon
The Harvey Lemon is a genuine Citrus limon — bright, acidic, and packed with the sharp, clean juice you want for lemonade, marinades, and the squeeze over a plate of fish. What sets it apart is its origin story: it was selected in Florida specifically for cold tolerance, making it noticeably hardier than most true lemons. If you garden along the Gulf Coast or the cooler edges of the Southeast and have always been told real lemons won't survive your winters, Harvey is the variety that quietly proves otherwise. It delivers classic, full-acid lemon flavor — not the sweeter, mandarin-tinged taste of a Meyer — on a tree built to shrug off the chill that ends other lemons.
Why You'll Love the Harvey Lemon
- Real lemon flavor, full acidity. Unlike sweeter hybrids, Harvey gives you the bright, tart juice and aromatic zest that classic lemon recipes are built around.
- Bred in Florida for cold hardiness. Selected for its ability to take cooler temperatures than the average lemon, it's a smart choice where citrus is borderline.
- A productive Gulf and Southeast performer. It sets heavy crops of medium-to-large fruit and thrives in the humid, warm-summer conditions of the lower South.
- Reliably juicy fruit. Thin-to-medium rind over generous, high-acid juice means more usable lemon per fruit for the kitchen.
- Evergreen and ornamental. Glossy leaves and fragrant white blooms make it a handsome year-round addition to a yard, patio, or large container.
For gardeners who refused to settle for a sweeter substitute, the Harvey Lemon answers the question directly: a true, tart lemon you can actually grow where the nights turn cold — planted in the ground across milder zones, or potted up to overwinter under cover where frost runs hard.
Please note: This tree ships in a citra pot—a tall, narrow container that promotes vertical root growth and prevents root circling.
Harvey Lemon Tree Details
Mature Height:
12-14 ft.
Mature Width:
8-10 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
Fall
Botanical Name:
Citrus limon 'Harvey'
Grows Well In Zones:
3-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Harvey Lemon Tree
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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