Citrus 'Meyer' Lemon Tree
Best citrus tree for home gardeners seeking year-round fruit and fragrance.
Discover the delightful Citrus 'Meyer' Lemon Tree, a semi-dwarf cultivar celebrated for its dual role as a fruit producer and an ornamental specimen. This tree graces your space with showy, fragrant white blossoms and yields an abundant crop of large, thin-skinned lemons that are sweeter and less acidic than common varieties. Ideal for edible landscapes, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. In cooler climates, it adapts beautifully to container living, bringing its handsome, shiny foliage and compact habit indoors. Enjoy a nearly year-round harvest of delicious fruit and a touch of citrus elegance.
$99.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
313
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#313 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
SKU
36490
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking sweeter, versatile citrus for recipes
- Gardeners in cold climates wanting year-round indoor greenery
- Fruit lovers desiring consistent, high-volume harvests
Who should skip it
- Beginners looking for low-maintenance, hands-off plant care
- Gardeners without sunny spots or climate-controlled indoor space
- Owners unwilling to monitor and treat common houseplant pests
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Nearly year-round fruit production provides a steady supply for home kitchens.
Container Adaptability
Compact habit makes it a perfect candidate for patio or indoor pots.
Flavor Profile
Sweeter, less acidic profile outperforms standard grocery store lemon varieties.
Ornamental Appeal
Fragrant blossoms and glossy foliage add significant aesthetic value to landscapes.
Ease of Fruiting
Self-pollinating nature removes the complexity of managing multiple trees for harvest.
Training Versatility
Flexible growth habit allows for creative shaping like espalier designs.
Key Specs
SKU
36490
Mature Height
12 Feet
Mature Width
4 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Start
Mid Winter
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Plant Height when Shipped
18-36"
Variety
'Meyer'
Features
- Produces fruit nearly year-round
- Self-pollinating for easy fruiting
- Can be trained as an espalier
- Excellent houseplant for cooler climates
- Sweeter, juicier lemon fruit
- Showy, fragrant white blossoms
- Adaptable for container growing
- Improved Meyer lemon cultivar
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Meyer Lemon Tree's exceptional quality and reliability. Plants arrive robust, healthy, and expertly packaged, making establishment easy even for novice gardeners. A significant highlight is the tree's vigorous growth and successful fruiting within the first year, confirming its premium value. This immediate productivity and strong growth trajectory solidify the tree as a highly recommended purchase for anyone seeking a thriving, productive citrus plant with dependable results. The initial investment clearly translates into a rewarding gardening experience.
Know before you buy
No, the Meyer Lemon is self-pollinating. A single tree is perfectly capable of producing fruit on its own.
Yes, it adapts well to container living. Ensure it is placed in a spot that receives plenty of direct sunlight, such as a south-facing window, and maintain consistent moisture.
When grown in a container, the tree's growth is naturally restricted by the size of the pot. While it can reach 12 feet in the ground, you can easily manage its size through regular pruning.
Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. They have a thinner skin, are significantly juicier, and offer a sweeter, less acidic flavor profile than standard supermarket varieties.
Espalier is a technique where you train the tree to grow flat against a wall or trellis. Because this cultivar has a compact habit, it is an excellent candidate for this space-saving, ornamental style of gardening.
This tree requires full sun to thrive and produce a healthy crop. Aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best results.
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