Wholesale citrus

Ponderosa lemon

Citrus × pyriformis ‘Ponderosa’

A lemon–citron hybrid grown as much for spectacle as the kitchen, producing grapefruit-sized, thick-peeled fruit.

EdibleVery large fruitCitron hybridOrnamental

Landscape layersLower canopy

Mature sizeUsually 10–20 ft tall and wide; rootstock and pruning change final size

Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b

Special categoriesEDIBLE

Hardiness guidanceTypically USDA 9–11; frost tolerance varies by cultivar and microclimate

Winter chillNone

Typical harvestIntermittently through the year in warm sites

Right plant, right place

Will Ponderosa lemon grow at your Arizona property?

Plant in fast-draining soil with the graft union above grade. Keep mulch away from the trunk and avoid lawn irrigation at the root crown.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Light

Full sun; young trunks and exposed scaffold limbs need sunburn protection

Water

Deep, regular irrigation with drying between cycles; expand the wetted zone as the canopy grows

Fruit set

Self-fruitful

Harvest

Juice and zest; fruit is very large and thick skinned

Planting & stewardship

1
Verify both the named cultivar and rootstock on the nursery tag before planting.
2
Whitewash newly exposed bark and protect cold-sensitive trees during hard freezes.
3
Feed in several light applications during the active season rather than one heavy dose.
4
Let fruit color and flavor—not a calendar date alone—confirm harvest readiness.

Seasonal availability

Offered through Permascaping’s seasonal wholesale citrus preorder; exact sizes, rootstocks, and inventory change each year.