Super Lemon Haze is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain bred from Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, known for a bright lemon aroma and a fast, energetic head high. It was developed by the Dutch seed company Green House Seed Co., and its breeding is credited to Franco Loja. Lab results usually put THC between about 18% and 25%, with very little CBD.
Super Lemon Haze Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-dominant hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Lemon Skunk × Super Silver Haze |
| Breeder / origin | Green House Seed Co. (Netherlands), credited to Franco Loja |
| THC | 18–25% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Terpinolene, Limonene, Beta-caryophyllene |
| Aroma and flavor | sharp lemon, citrus peel, skunk, sweet haze, lemon candy, citrus, earthy spice |
| Reported effects | energetic, uplifted, talkative, focused |
| Best for | daytime use, social settings, creative work, chores and errands |
| Flowering time | 9–11 weeks |
Where Super Lemon Haze Comes From
Super Lemon Haze comes from Green House Seed Co. in the Netherlands, one of the best-known breeders of the Amsterdam coffeeshop era. Wikipedia and most seed-bank listings credit Franco Loja with the cross, which pairs Lemon Skunk with Super Silver Haze, the company’s own multiple-time Cannabis Cup winner. The goal was to keep the long, clear Haze energy while adding a loud citrus note and a plant that finishes a little sooner than a pure Haze.
The strain earned its own Cannabis Cup recognition and quickly spread through seed banks and clone networks. Green House also released an autoflowering version, made by crossing the line with ruderalis, which is a different plant from the photoperiod original. A few of the THC numbers online are inflated by single product listings, so treat the 18% to 25% range as the realistic middle, with Green House’s own lab figure near 19%.
Like other Haze crosses, Super Lemon Haze has been used as a parent by newer breeders and shows up on menus under slightly different cuts, so two jars can smell and feel a little different.
Super Lemon Haze Effects: What It Feels Like
Super Lemon Haze is a head-first high. Within a few minutes of the first inhale most people notice a lift in mood, a sharper sense of focus and a talkative, restless energy. The body stays light, with little of the weight that comes with indica-leaning strains. The effects tend to run a couple of hours and fade without a heavy crash.
That makes it a daytime strain: errands, hiking, cleaning, music, brainstorming or social gatherings. The Haze side is not forgiving at high doses, though. Some people get racing thoughts, a pounding heart or a jittery edge, especially on an empty stomach or late in the day. Start with one small puff, wait, and keep it for the hours you want to be moving.
Super Lemon Haze Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The nose is exactly what the name promises: sharp lemon peel and lemon candy, with a skunky, slightly sweet Haze backbone underneath. Break up a bud and the citrus gets louder, with a little pepper and herbal spice.
The smoke tastes like lemon on the inhale and turns earthier and more floral on the exhale. Terpinolene and limonene are the usual leaders in lab reports, with beta-caryophyllene adding a peppery note. Terpene levels shift between growers, so the lemon can read as soda-sweet in one batch and sour in another.
- Terpinolene: fruity, piney and herbal, common in classic sativas
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Super Lemon Haze
Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints. Because the strain is stimulating, anxiety, jitters and a racing heart are the bigger risks for people who are sensitive to sativas or new to cannabis. Keep the dose small, drink water and avoid it before bed.
With Super Lemon Haze, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Super Lemon Haze for Medical Reasons?
Users commonly say they reach for Super Lemon Haze when they feel flat, tired or stressed and want a mood lift without sedation. It is also often mentioned for low appetite and for mild stress-related tension. Anyone with an anxiety disorder or heart condition should talk with a doctor before using a stimulating strain.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Super Lemon Haze
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Flowering: 9–11 weeks
- Yield: Medium to high
- Height: Tall; stretches 2x or more in flower
- Environment: Indoor or warm, dry outdoor climates
Super Lemon Haze behaves like most Haze hybrids: it stretches hard after the flip, so growers top it early and train it flat. Flowering takes longer than an indica, and the airy buds finish best in warm, dry conditions. Seed-bank notes describe a good indoor yield and a decent outdoor result in a mild climate. In the wet Pacific Northwest autumn, plan on an early harvest or a greenhouse to avoid mold on late-finishing colas.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Super Lemon Haze
- Super Silver Haze: the Haze parent, earthier and more spicy
- Jack Herer: another clear-headed, energetic classic
- Green Crack: a fast, fruity sativa for daytime
- Tangie: a loud citrus sativa-leaning hybrid
- Blue Dream: a milder, more balanced Haze hybrid
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Super Lemon Haze
Dispensary menus change every week, and Super Lemon Haze may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Grand Rapids, browse Grand Rapids dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Timber Cannabis and Olswell-Grand Rapids. In Salem, browse Salem dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Hall of Strains and Truth Dispensary Center St. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Super Lemon Haze FAQ
Is Super Lemon Haze indica or sativa?
Super Lemon Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid. Both parents, Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, lean sativa in effect, and most people feel it as energetic and uplifting.
How strong is Super Lemon Haze?
Lab results typically fall between about 18% and 25% THC. A few single products test higher, but that is not the norm.
What does Super Lemon Haze taste like?
Mostly lemon, sweet and sharp like lemon candy, with an earthy, skunky Haze finish.
Who bred Super Lemon Haze?
Green House Seed Co. in the Netherlands bred it, and the cross is credited to Franco Loja.
What is Super Lemon Haze a cross of?
It is a cross of Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze.
Is Super Lemon Haze good for anxiety?
Probably not for most people. It is stimulating, and sativa-dominant strains can make anxious users feel more wired. A small dose or a calmer strain is the safer choice.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
