Meyer Lemon
Citrus x meyeri "Meyer" (Meyer Lemon)
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The Meyer lemon is the great container citrus, beloved for thin-skinned, deep yellow-orange fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than a true lemon, and for fragrant, purple-tinged white flowers that come more than once a year. A small evergreen tree, the Meyer is thought to be a natural hybrid of lemon and some other citrus, probably a sweet orange or mandarin, which accounts for the mellow, almost floral flavor that has made the fruit a favorite of cooks.
The lemon carries a bit of history: American plant explorer Frank N. Meyer of the USDA found the tree near Beijing, China, in 1908 and brought it back to the United States, where the fruit has been prized ever since. Hardier than a true lemon but still frost-tender, the Meyer is best grown as a container plant in most of the country, moved under cover before hard freezes, and set outdoors in full sun for the warm months.
In the garden, grow the Meyer in full sun and sharp, well-drained soil, in the ground only in zones 9 to 11, or in a large pot elsewhere. Site where the fragrant bloom can be enjoyed, keep a plant near the kitchen, and enjoy a steady supply of the best lemon a cook can grow.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 9–11
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 6–10 Feet · Spread 4–6 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Evergreen
White tinged purple, fragrant, repeat blooming
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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