The Lemon ‘Rough Skin’ was named for its for its bumpy, uneven thick skinned yellow fruit, and it is sweeter than other lemon varieties. It has dense foliage, and the leaves are oval shaped, and a dark, slightly glossy green. It is moderately acidic and seeded, it is less juicy and produces a strong fragrance. The tree has an upright habit with a roundish crown and has sharp thorns on the branches.