• Several lemon types excel on Oregon's southwestern coast.Jupiterimages/liquidlibrary/Getty Images
  
  Lemon trees are a favorite among back yard planters because they are relatively easy to grow, fragrant and aesthetically pleasing. Most lemon breeds are fast growing and are more sensitive to cold than other citrus, so they grow best in mild and warm climates. Coos Bay lies on the southwestern Oregon coast, and falls within the United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 9. This zone is characterized by long growing season, almost no freezing and hot, dry summers, making it ideal for most lemon breeds.
  
  

Variegated Eureka Lemon

• Variegated eureka lemon is a common choice for its easy growth, and because it bears large amounts of fruit. The tree is drought and pest resistant and adapts well to most soils and harsh conditions. Come late spring, the tree produces fragrant white blossoms followed by large fruits. The lemons produced by this tree have pink or yellow flesh are recognizable by their green stripes, which fade as the lemons mature. The average tree with reach up to 12 feet and makes a good shade tree or colorful accent. It does best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 to 11, where it avoids extreme cold and frost.
  
  

Meyer Lemon

• A small type of lemon tree, the Meyer is a favorite for indoors or outdoors growing. It has yellow fruit that is sweeter than average for lemons and dark, evergreen leaves. The Meyer tree reaches an average height of 5 to 10 feet and produces a large number of fruit throughout the year. It is a relatively hardy breed that survives in temperatures as low as 18 degrees F, although it prefers more mild temperatures and moderate sun. The tree is a fast grower and often bears fruit in its first summer. The tree is recommended for outdoor use in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 through 11, prefers full or partial sun and sandy soil. It is a hardy type and is resistant to drought, pests and disease.
  
  

Lisbon Lemon

• The Lisbon is one of the oldest lemon types in the world. It is a hardy type that prefers mild to warm weather and suffers in cold temperatures. The Lisbon fruits quickly and provides a large number of lemons per season. It has brightly colored fruit and leaves that are purple and turn green with age. The tree provides several crops throughout the year, the most active being in winter or early spring, depending on the location. This type is drought, pest and disease resistant, meaning it requires little care once established. It thrives along the Oregon coast. The flesh has a green or yellow tinge, bitter taste and is very acidic.