Lemon Tree 'Eureka' - Grafted

Lemon Tree 'Eureka' — Australia's Most Popular Backyard Lemon, Grafted for Performance

If you want lemons — and plenty of them — Eureka is the one. It's Australia's most widely grown lemon variety for good reason: reliable crops year-round, classic tangy flavour, virtually seedless fruit, and a tree that performs consistently in Brisbane's subtropical climate without fuss.

All our Eureka lemons are grafted — meaning faster fruiting, stronger performance, and more consistent results than seedling-grown trees. You're buying a proven performer, not a gamble.

Why You'll Love It

• Year-round fruiting — produces lemons across multiple seasons, not just once a year
• Grafted for performance — fruits earlier and more reliably than seedling trees
• Virtually seedless — clean, easy-to-use fruit
• Classic Eureka flavour — the benchmark lemon for cooking, drinks, and preserving
• Compact and manageable — suits suburban gardens and large pots
• Heavy cropper — produces abundantly when well maintained

Available Sizes

• 200mm Pot — young grafted plant, great value entry point
• 45L Bag — established tree, may fruit within first season
• 100L Bag — mature specimen, fruiting from planting

Growth & Conditions

• Mature height: 3–4m (easily maintained at 2m with pruning)
• Sunlight: Full sun — minimum 6 hours daily for good fruiting
• Soil: Well-drained; does not tolerate waterlogged conditions
• Watering: Regular, deep watering — consistent moisture is key for good fruit
• Fertilising: Citrus-specific fertiliser 3–4 times per year for best results
• Climate: Performs well in SEQ's subtropical conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

When will it start fruiting?
Grafted trees fruit much earlier than seedlings. A 45L specimen may produce fruit in its first season. Smaller plants typically fruit within 1–2 years of planting.

Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes — Eureka lemon does well in large containers (minimum 60L pot). Use a quality potting mix with good drainage and feed regularly with citrus fertiliser.

Why grafted?
Grafted trees are grown on disease-resistant rootstock, fruit earlier, and perform more consistently than seedling-grown trees. It's the industry standard for productive citrus — all our citrus trees are grafted.

Locally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? Key Co Landscapes offers professional tree installation across SEQ.