Ponderosa lemons, botanically a part of the Citrus genus, are a very large, hybrid variety growing on evergreen trees reaching seven meters in height, belonging to the Rutaceae family. The textured, bumpy fruits are planted as an ornamental in home gardens and are favored for their ability to be grown in containers near doorways, on patios, or in small gardens. Ponderosa lemons also hold well on the tree, producing fruits year-round, and in some seasons, the flowers will be in bloom simultaneously with the fruits, creating an aesthetically pleasing visual and aroma.

Sunlight. The Ponderosa lemon tree requires a lot of sunlight — at least six hours or more per day.