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Citrus x 'Improved Meyer' | Improved Meyer Lemon

Plant Information

Plant Overview

Citrus x 'Improved Meyer'

Photography by Norman's, Mullany

Additional Names
Citrus limon "Improved Meyer'
Description*
Improved Meyer Lemon is an evergreen tree that grows 10' tall and 10-12' wide; it has year-around leaves that are glossy green. This tree likes well drained, loam soil with full sun. Lemon trees do best with lots of mulch around it. Water with drip irrigation or moving a hose around the base. When it's established, water this way, 2 times a month. It has white flowers and yellow edible fruit. Needs protection from the winter cold. Consider using as a potted tree which can brought inside in the winter. Pick up fruit on ground immediately to prevent fungus disease infecting fruit. Fertilize 4 times a year.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor

General


Type
Tree
Season
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft.
Width
10-12 ft.

Flower / Leaf


Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Character
Glossy

Sun / Water / Soil


Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Soil Type
Loam
Growth Rate
Moderate
Description*
Improved Meyer Lemon is an evergreen tree that grows 10' tall and 10-12' wide; it has year-around leaves that are glossy green. This tree likes well drained, loam soil with full sun. Lemon trees do best with lots of mulch around it. Water with drip irrigation or moving a hose around the base. When it's established, water this way, 2 times a month. It has white flowers and yellow edible fruit. Needs protection from the winter cold. Consider using as a potted tree which can brought inside in the winter. Pick up fruit on ground immediately to prevent fungus disease infecting fruit. Fertilize 4 times a year.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor