What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...
Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...
Proper watering keeps Meyer lemon trees healthy and productive, helping them grow strong roots and produce sweet fruit. Water deeply only when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry, adjusting the ...
This container plant provides beauty and fruit.
Q: I have a 3-year-old Meyer lemon tree in my backyard. It has seven or eight lemons on it now, but they are huge and green. When I cut one open, the rind is about an inch thick, with just a tiny bit ...
Growing up, I never knew the difference between a sweet Meyer lemon and an acidic Lisbon. Or a Eureka lemon. All I knew was that on weekends, I was out of bed by 7 a.m. because there were fruit trees ...
Q: I have a productive 8-year-old Meyer lemon that's been in the ground for about two years. When and how can I transplant this tree to a more suitable location? R.C., Houston Dig a rootball with a ...
While some people are house proud, I’d probably be better described as lemon happy. Right outside my kitchen window stands a Meyer lemon tree. It’s not too tall -- maybe 10 feet at most. Nor, to be ...
Q. I think my Meyer lemon tree is confused! It is flowering and has baby lemons started in winter. I pruned it last January, hoping the new growth would stimulate flowers in April, but just got more ...
Q: My Meyer lemon is about seven feet tall and is covered with small, green fruit, but it has lost most of its leaves. What should I do? A: Citrus tend naturally to drop some leaves during blossoming ...