Improved Meyer Lemon Citrus Tree
One of the easiest Citrus to grow, this superior variety, the Improved Meyer Lemon Citrus Tree can bloom and produce fruit year-around. Following the fragrant white flowers, you will enjoy the large, aromatic, orange-yellow lemons. Improved Meyer Lemon is very juicy and a little less acidic than regular Lemons.
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Latin Name: Citrus meyeri
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Flying Dragon is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit production. Trees grown on Flying Dragon will rarely exceed 5 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted.*Our Meyer lemons in 12″ tree pots are on their own roots and will grow into a larger tree than those grafted onto Flying Dragon.*
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: We recommend bringing into a well-lit and protected location in late fall before hard frosts occur.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft.
Taste: Juicy, tart, less acidic than regular lemons
Fruit Skin: Orange-yellow
Fruit Flesh: Yellow
Bloom Time: Year-round.
Ripening Time: Often ripens year-round.
Yield: 40+ fruit
Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct).
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
USDA Zone: 9