Eureka Lemon (forum)

Michael G starts with ...
Hello. I'd like to grow a Eureka Lemon tree and just have a quick question. Can I trim it and keep it at say 2.5 meters easily enough. I can't have a 5 metre monster where I am. Cheers!

Time: 16th May 2014 9:12am

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Jenny says...
Hi Michael, I don't know about the Eureka but this is my Meyer, it is a continual battle to keep it at around 2-2.5 m but I manage! If you are determined hopefully anything is possible.
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Time: 16th May 2014 1:52pm

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MaryT says...
You'll be fine as long as you keep it pruned. Alternately put it in a pot. They can get to that size in a large pot.

Time: 16th May 2014 2:57pm

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TMary says...
Here's my Eureka in a half wine barrel.
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Time: 16th May 2014 3:26pm

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TMary says...
I found a flower with ten petals on my Eureka lemon. All others have five petals. Is that unusual?
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Time: 14th October 2014 11:12am

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Brain says...
I dare say its prob a one off, unless you have a bud spot mutation. If you see more on the same branch, you might be onto a something.

Time: 14th October 2014 2:16pm

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TMary says...
Actually they're not so uncommon it seems. Looking around I see that there are others; on the orange and lemonade too :)
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Time: 14th October 2014 6:21pm

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Brain says...
I think for pics 2 to 5, they are mal- formed flowers, ie didnt develop properly. I do get them on my trees as well. But pic 1 with 10 petals is unique, either the petals split into 2 for all, or you just witnessed a double bloom form.

I know its possible in the flower world with prunus, where it started with single bloom but then some cultivars developed double bloom.

Time: 15th October 2014 1:44pm

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TMary says...
I was surprised and delighted to see the 10-petal flower on the Eureka lemon - whether it is common or unique, it took my breath away. At first I wanted to pick it and press it but decided to enjoy it until it fades.

Time: 15th October 2014 3:51pm

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vlct says...
Cool photos Mary..
Put the petals in your summer salad for a pleasant citrus hit :)

Time: 15th October 2014 6:23pm

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Julie ! says...
Mary, if you could tag it somehow it would be interesting to see what the fruit is like. I would be curious if it was mine!

Time: 15th October 2014 8:42pm

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MaryT1 says...
Me too, Julie. I have 'tagged' it with a red ribbon :) Meanwhile I see more suspiciously large flower buds on the tree so I'm keeping an eye on them too.

vict I do eat the flowers; they are amazing.

Time: 16th October 2014 10:13am

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TMary says...
Found another 10 petal flower on my Eureka lemon this morning. Also one on the lemonade. The fruit is of the first 10 petal flower on the Eureka.
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Time: 19th October 2014 11:18am

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