Improved Meyer Lemon
Citrus limon 'Meyer Improved'
SKU
02600
Excellent foliage is displayed on this medium to large shrub or small tree. Fragrant flowers produce thin skinned, juicy lemons year round. Makes an attractive accent. Protect from frost. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SIT-rus LEE-mon |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing 8 to 10 ft. tall, 12 ft. wide; smaller in containers. |
| Bloom Time | Year-round |
| Design Ideas | Handsome foliage, fragrant flowers and year-round fruit make this an all-round excellent plant for container or tropical bed close to the patio. It can be grown indoors in the sun or taken in during winter in colder climates. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Edible, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Olive (Olea); Pomegranate (Punica); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bay Laurel (Laurus) |
Requires well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a citrus fertilizer in spring; repeat in fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant