Meyer Lemon
Citrus × meyeri
The Meyer Lemon is a beloved citrus tree known for its sweet, juicy fruit, fragrant blossoms, and compact growth habit. A hybrid between a lemon and a mandarin orange, it’s ideal for container growing on patios or indoors in cooler climates.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (Grow in containers and overwinter indoors in colder zones)
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate; water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 6–10 feet tall, 4–6 feet wide (smaller in containers)
Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Landscape Use: Containers, edible gardens, patios, sunrooms
Maintenance: Fertilize regularly during growing season; prune lightly to shape after fruiting
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