Purple Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree × Purple Punch × Granddaddy Purple × Purple Urkle
Purple Lemon Tree is a contemporary hybrid strain recognized for its vibrant purple pigmentation and prominent lemon aroma. This cultivar typically offers a balanced profile, appealing to those seeking both sensory enjoyment and modern potency.
Appearance
Purple Lemon Tree plants typically display a compact to medium stature, reaching heights between 90 and 150 centimeters indoors. They are characterized by dense calyxes and, in many phenotypes, develop striking purple hues due to anthocyanins, especially under controlled environmental conditions. The plants often exhibit moderate internodal spacing.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Purple Lemon Tree is often described as a complex blend, prominently featuring fresh lemon rind, citrus, and a hint of solvent-cleaner notes. Underlying this are sweeter scents reminiscent of berry, grape jelly, and lavender. The flavor profile mirrors the aroma, offering a distinct lemon-forward taste complemented by berry and candy-like undertones, with some consumers noting a creamy or diesel finish.
Effects
Consumers frequently report that Purple Lemon Tree provides balanced effects suitable for daytime or evening use. While specific effects can vary between phenotypes, it is generally associated with a pleasant, uplifting sensation that can also promote relaxation. The strain is often sought after for its enjoyable sensory experience.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Purple Lemon Tree typically tests with THC levels ranging from 15-25%, with CBD content below 1%. The terpene profile is notable for its significant limonene content, contributing to the citrus notes. Other commonly identified terpenes include myrcene, caryophyllene, linalool, terpinolene, ocimene, and valencene. These compounds contribute to the strain's complex aroma, flavor, and potential effects.
Growing
Cultivating Purple Lemon Tree is generally considered manageable, with breeders appreciating its reliable bag appeal. The plants respond well to environmental controls, which can enhance both color expression and terpene profiles. Flowering times can vary, typically ranging from 56 to 70 days indoors, depending on the specific phenotype and parentage influences. Yields are generally consistent, with growers aiming to balance the expression of lemon and purple characteristics.
Origins & Lineage
Purple Lemon Tree is not a single, canonical strain but rather a name used by various breeders for lemon-forward crosses that consistently exhibit purple pigmentation. Most commonly, it is a hybrid resulting from the cross of a Lemon Tree cultivar with a purple-leaning strain such as Purple Punch, Granddaddy Purple, or Purple Urkle. These parentages combine the sharp citrus notes of Lemon Tree (itself a cross involving Lemon Skunk and Sour Diesel) with the berry and lavender qualities of purple heirlooms.