The tree is about 15 feet tall and I have noticed an abundance of fruit on it every year. The lemon is small (about 1.5" in diameter) and is not smooth and waxy, but kind of fuzzy. I had no idea lemon trees could grow in the ground like this in Oklahoma, it is a beautiful tree.
2006-10-30 15:55:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
A local professor told me that the tree is possibly a "trifoliate orange" Does this ring any bells with anyone.
2006-11-01 20:21:36 · update #1
I have lifed in California my whole life. I have lost lemon trees in temps around 40 degrees not even freezing. So I am wondering if you actually have a lemon tree. Every citrus I have grown has a smooth texture for the fruit not fuzzy. I have tried to find a fruit like you describe through the dept. of ag but nnnnnooooooooot.
2006-11-01 16:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your lemon tree is either a seville or a meyer , my leaning would be to a 'meyer' as it is tolerant of frosts as well as being ideal for tropical conditions , but most of all it is a rough or as you say , fuzzy , texture and it will grow true from seed . good luck .
2006-10-30 23:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by bill g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry you are looking at something else.. the lemon dies at tempratures normally reached in winter in oklahoma.., however a close friend in Ada had a lemon she grew in a barrel and carried in and out of the house,, she had a special room built for it..
2006-10-30 16:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take one of the leaves to your local USDA office & they should be able to help you to identify what kind of tree it is. If not they should be able to point you in the right direction. :)
2006-10-31 03:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by its_me_horses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋