PlantFiles: Variegated Lemon Tree
Citrus limon 'Pink Lemonade'

I grow several dwarf citrus trees in large containers and this is, by far, my favorite! It flowers and fruits year round. The new growth is pink which turns to a medium green/light green/cream variagation and is very attractive. The flower buds are also pink and much more fragrant that those of oranges and limes. Most of the fruits are yellow and green striped, although some are completely yellow. The striped fruits begin to loose their stripes when ripe, becoming mostly yellow. The lemon flesh is pink and a little sweet with a hint of mandarin orange taste. Prefers a little afternoon shade in the blazing mid-summer sun and full sun Fall-Spring. This little tree attracts a lot of attention due to it's exotic look -- and the abundant and practical fruit make it a no-brainer for a warm climate or a tiny garden.