Amalfi Lemon (Femminello Sfusato)

The Authentic, Heirloom Epicurean Lemon of the Amalfi Coast

While lemon cultivation on the terraced cliffs of Italy's Amalfi Coast dates back to the twelfth century, the unique Sfusato group is the result of centuries of selection by local farmers. The Amalfi Lemon is immediately distinguished by its large size and elongated, spindle-like shape featuring a prominent, pointed nipple. Highly prized for its intense aroma and classic Italian heritage, this variety offers home growers a direct link to Mediterranean agricultural history.

My Personal Take: During my one and only trip to the Amalfi Coast I was so excited to see Sfusato Amalfitano trees growing on the cliffside terraces. I am thrilled to now make this heirloom variety available to growers in the United States.

The Flavor & Sensory Experience

• Oil-Rich, Aromatic Rind: Unlike standard grocery store lemons, which have thin, tightly bound skins that are difficult to zest without including the bitter white pith, this variety features a thick outer skin exceptionally rich in fragrant essential oils. This substantial rind makes it incredibly easy to shave or zest clean, capturing only the intense, fragrant yellow flavedo—making it the ultimate choice for baking, infusing, and crafting authentic limoncello.
• Classic Tartness: The juice has a sharp, traditional lemon tartness, making it excellent for any culinary use that requires a strong, bright lemon flavor.

The Backyard Advantage

• Vigorous, Spreading Growth: The tree exhibits a strong, productive growth habit that naturally transitions into an open, accessible canopy as the weight of its large, heavy fruit gently pulls the branches downward.

Variety Specifications

Primed for Growth

• Container Size: Grown in a 4" x 4" x 8" air-pruning pot.
• Supercharged Roots: Air-pruning technology prevents root-binding, creating a dense, fibrous, and incredibly robust root system that eliminates transplant shock.
• Expertly Structured: Pruned early to develop a low, sturdy scaffold branch system, ensuring your citrus tree naturally grows into a beautiful, balanced shape.
• Rapid Establishment: Because of this superior root architecture, the tree won't stall out or hesitate—it is engineered to immediately anchor in and start pushing new growth the moment you plant it.

Certified Health & Shipping Compliance

• Elite Health Guarantee: Grafted in California inside a USDA APHIS-approved insect-resistant structure, this tree remains entirely within a secure, protected facility from grafting until it is boxed for delivery. This unbroken chain of biosecurity guarantees zero exposure to outside pests and utilizes certified, disease-free budwood from rigorously tested parent stock.
• Maximum Protection: This strict adherence to federal and state agricultural laws ensures you receive a structurally sound, perfectly healthy tree completely free of disease.
• 48-State Compliance: Because of these elite biosecurity standards, this tree is fully certified to ship directly to your door in 48 states.
• Shipping Restrictions: Due to strict state quarantine laws, we unfortunately cannot ship this tree to Texas or Florida.