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lemon

Plant

  • Small tree
  • Up to 20' tall
  • Evergreen where hardy

Twig

  • Alternate leaf arrangement

Leaf

  • 2½-4" long
  • Shallowly toothed to nearly smooth edge

Flower

  • ¾-2" wide, single or in clusters
  • Fragrant
  • Mostly white
  • Buds are reddish purple

Fruit

  • 2½-4½" long
  • Elliptical to oblong
  • Tapering to abrupt point
  • Yellow, leathery rind