Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree is a legendary cannabis strain, famous for taking first prize in the Best Hybrid category at the 2014 Seattle Cannabis Cup. It comes from a masterful cross between Lemon Skunk and Sour Diesel, two true powerhouses. Thanks to this lineage, which blends the best of indicas and sativas, it offers a unique and versatile experience for any grower.

Lemon Tree grows with a sturdy, compact structure, but don't let looks fool you: it can reach an average height of 6.5–8 feet outdoors, taking on the classic Christmas-tree shape, with long branches that get shorter toward the top and an impressive main cola.

The buds are large and surprisingly hard, covered in a thick layer of trichomes that gives them a glossy, crystal-like look, as if they'd been dusted with diamond powder. Its sticky resin is also perfect if you love making extracts.

Flavor and effects

Lemon Tree is a real treat for the senses. Open a jar of its buds and you're greeted by a burst of citrus. The fresh, vibrant lemon aroma blends with subtle diesel notes inherited from its Sour Diesel parent, creating a profile that's both refreshing and stimulating. That aroma carries straight through to the flavor: a delicious blend of citrus with a spicy, earthy touch that lingers on the palate.

As for the effects, it's known for its potency, with THC levels between 20% and 25%. First you'll feel a wave of heady euphoria that energizes you and lifts your mood. This sativa phase gives way to a smooth but intense body relaxation, courtesy of its indica heritage, leaving you in a state of lasting contentment and calm. The effects are so well balanced that it works for both daytime and evening.

With low CBD content, below 1%, Lemon Tree is all about a potent, euphoric experience, ideal if you're after an uplifting, energetic high without heavy couch-lock.

Lemon Tree terpenes

Lemon Tree is rich in terpenes that not only define its flavor and aroma but also shape the character of its high. The most prominent include:

• Limonene: the dominant terpene in Lemon Tree. It provides the signature lemony citrus aroma and is linked to a cheerful, uplifting mood.
• Caryophyllene: with a spicy, clove-like aroma, it adds a warm, peppery touch that rounds out the flavor.
• Alpha-pinene: brings a fresh pine aroma and is linked to a clear, focused high.
• Alpha-humulene: with woody, hoppy undertones, it adds an earthy, slightly spicy note to the Lemon Tree profile.

These terpenes work together with the cannabinoids in Lemon Tree to deliver a complete experience that's both delicious and uplifting, making this strain an exceptional choice.

Yield and flowering time

Lemon Tree is a gem for beginners and expert growers alike, thanks to how easy it is to grow and its generous yields. Indoors it adapts to any technique, though it does best with the SOG (Sea of Green) method. Once you flip the light cycle, it needs around 9–10 weeks before harvest. In that time you can expect between 1.8 and 2.1 oz per square foot, depending on conditions and your experience.

Outdoors, Lemon Tree shows its full potential. It grows vigorously from day one and reaches an average height of 6.5–8 feet. Since it's harvested in mid-October, it prefers areas where early fall is dry or only lightly rainy, like California, the Southwest or much of the South. In those ideal conditions, 46–53 oz (about 3 lb) per plant is well within reach. Its Christmas-tree structure lets sunlight reach every branch evenly, encouraging huge buds that may need staking from mid-flowering on so the branches don't snap under the weight.

How to grow Lemon Tree

When we grow Lemon Tree, we find it a fairly easy strain to handle, ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike. It's a forgiving plant that doesn't need complicated care and rewards moderate effort with great results.

Growing difficulty: Lemon Tree is a sturdy, resilient plant that responds well to a range of growing techniques. That makes it an excellent choice if you're just starting out with cannabis, and also if you're an experienced grower looking for a reliable, productive strain.

Ideal climate and growing conditions: Lemon Tree thrives in mild climates, with daytime temperatures between 68 °F and 81 °F and slightly cooler nights. Indoors, keep relative humidity at 55% to 60% during veg and lower it to 40% during flowering. Outdoors, the ideal is to plant out in April, or once your last frost has passed, and harvest in October to make the most of the sunshine. This strain prefers dry or only lightly rainy weather in the final stretch of flowering.

Resistance to pests and diseases: Lemon Tree stands out for its resistance to the most common pests and diseases, which cuts down a lot on the effort and resources needed to keep plants healthy. Even so, we always recommend staying alert and heading off any problems with good management and a clean grow.