Citrus Jambhiri "Rough Lemon" 5Liter

Botanical Name: Citrus jambhiri
Common Names: Rough Lemon, Wild Lemon, Rootstock Lemon

📌 Product Description

Citrus jambhiri, commonly known as Rough Lemon, is a vigorous and hardy citrus variety valued for its strong growth and adaptability. The fruit is large with a thick, rough-textured yellow skin and a highly acidic flavour, making it more suitable for processing than fresh eating.

This variety is widely used as a rootstock for grafted citrus due to its resilience, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in a range of soil conditions. The tree is fast-growing, with dense green foliage and fragrant white blossoms that add ornamental appeal.

Rough Lemon is ideal for gardeners looking for a robust citrus tree or for use in grafting and propagation.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 4 – 6 m
Spread: 3 – 5 m
Growth Habit: Vigorous evergreen citrus tree
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, prefers well-draining conditions

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Drought tolerant once established
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging

Feeding: Apply a general citrus fertiliser during the growing season

Maintenance:

• Prune to control size and shape
• Highly vigorous—may require regular management
• Monitor for common citrus pests

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Summer
Climate Suitability: Adaptable to a wide range of climates, including warmer and drier regions
Chill Requirement: Low

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Extremely hardy and vigorous
• Excellent rootstock for grafting
• Drought tolerant once established
• Fast-growing
• Adaptable to various soil types

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Rootstock for grafting
✔ Hardy garden tree
✔ Windbreak planting
✔ Citrus propagation
✔ Processing and preserves