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Meyer Lemon Tree (FL) Information
About The Meyer Lemon Tree (FL)
The Improved Meyer Lemon: Sweeter Than Any Lemon You Can Buy
The Improved Meyer Lemon is the citrus tree that finally makes "grow your own lemons" realistic — on a patio, a balcony, or a sunny windowsill. A natural cross between a true lemon and a mandarin orange, its fruit is rounder, deep golden-orange, and noticeably sweeter and less acidic than the harsh lemons on grocery shelves. The skin is thin, smooth, and intensely fragrant, so the whole fruit — zest and all — earns a place in everything from lemonade and vinaigrettes to roast chicken and lemon bars.
Why You'll Love the Improved Meyer Lemon
- Sweeter, more usable fruit. Lower acidity and an aromatic, edible peel give it a flavor chefs prize and grocery lemons can't match.
- Built for containers and small spaces. Naturally compact and slow to outgrow a pot — ideal for balconies, patios, and bright interior rooms.
- "Improved" means disease-free. This is the certified virus-free selection that replaced the original Meyer — hardier and more productive, free of the Citrus Tristeza Virus that once threatened the variety.
- Fragrant, repeat blooms. Clusters of white, purple-tinged blossoms perfume the air in spring and fall, and a healthy plant often flowers and fruits at once.
- Productive young. Unlike most fruit trees, a well-grown Meyer can set fruit while still small — rewarding growers in the first season or two.
Evergreen, glossy, and ornamental even between harvests, the Improved Meyer Lemon brings color, scent, and homegrown flavor to a footprint almost any space can accommodate — planted outdoors in warm regions, or in a container that summers on the patio and overwinters indoors where it's cold.
Please note: This tree ships in a citra pot—a tall, narrow container that promotes vertical root growth and prevents root circling.
Meyer Lemon Tree (FL) Details
Mature Height:
5-10 ft. unpruned
Mature Width:
3-4 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
February-March
Botanical Name:
Citrus x meyeri 'Improved'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Growing Zones 3-11 Patio / 8-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 20° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Meyer Lemon Tree (FL)
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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