Citrus - Lemon Meyer

Common Name:
Meyer Lemon

Description:
The Meyer lemon (Citrus × meyeri) is a popular evergreen citrus tree known for its sweeter, less acidic fruit compared to traditional lemons. A natural hybrid between a lemon and an orange or mandarin, the Meyer lemon produces medium-sized, thin-skinned fruit with a deep yellow to orange hue when fully ripe. Its fragrant white flowers bloom multiple times a year, often leading to continuous fruit production. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for home gardens, pots, and espalier training. With a compact growth habit and excellent cold tolerance for a citrus, the Meyer lemon is perfect for small spaces and urban gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Pots

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 2–3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring and Summer
• May flower multiple times a year

Flower Colour:

• White with a pink tinge

Key Attributes:

• Edible Fruit
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Espalier
• Bee Attracting
• Fragrant Flowers
• Heavy Fruiting Variety
• Year-Round Fruit Production
• Cold Hardy for a Citrus

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Other citrus varieties (Lime, Orange, Kumquat)
• Lavender (attracts pollinators)
• Rosemary (repels pests)
• Marigolds (helps deter pests)
• Borage (improves fruit set)