Villa Franca Lemon Tree spade This is an excellent cycad

This is an excellent cycad for collectors and outdoor planting in NZ (with good drainage)

Each leaf is uniquely patterned — a true living artwork

One of the more rare and beautiful members of the Archontophoenix family

But it does not handle extreme cold well

Ideal for smaller gardens

Villa Franca Lemon Tree spade This is an excellent cycadBelieved to have originated in Sicily, Villa Franca lemon trees made their way to the US around 1875 and New Zealand later on. While commercially not as prominent as Yen Ben or Eureka lemons, it's prized by home growers for its distinct qualities. Villa Franca lemons are generally larger than average, with a smooth, elongated oval shape. They're not as abundantly ribbed as other varieties. These lemons are low in seeds and boast a good amount of juicy