Description
xHarvey 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.
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
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WARRANTY / RETURNS:
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