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Meyer Lemon

Meyer Lemon

Enjoy the sweet, juicy lemons of the Improved Meyer Lemon! This prolific, easy-to-grow citrus tree brings fresh flavor and vibrant beauty to your home, perfect for cooking or brightening any dish.

Regular price $139
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Meyer Lemon Care & Information

Improved Meyer Lemon – A Sweeter, More Resilient Citrus

Grow your own citrus. No backyard required.

The Improved Meyer Lemon is a compact, easy-to-grow citrus plant that produces fragrant flowers and sweet, juicy lemons with a subtle hint of orange. Whether styled as a classic tree with a defined trunk or a fuller, bushier form, both offer the same homegrown flavor and four-season appeal.

Perfect for patios, balconies, or sunny indoor spots, this variety is well-suited for small spaces and container growing — so fresh lemons are always within reach for cooking, cocktails, or a simple squeeze.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Homegrown flavor: Sweeter than traditional lemons with a hint of orange
  • Compact + versatile: Ideal for containers, patios, balconies, or small gardens
  • Year-round interest: Glossy evergreen leaves, fragrant blooms, and bright fruit
  • Low-maintenance: Easygoing and beginner-friendly

What’s the difference between bush and tree? It’s all in the pruning. The tree form has a more defined trunk, while the bush is fuller with branching throughout. Both stay compact and are equally suited for small-space growing.

What makes it “Improved”? This variety was bred to be more disease-resistant than earlier Meyer lemon plants, making it a more reliable and resilient option for home growers.

Care notes: Provide plenty of bright light and water as needed. In warmer climates (zones 8–11), it can live outdoors year-round. In cooler regions, keep it in a container so you can bring it indoors when temperatures drop.

Bundle with our Lemon Tree Care Kit to keep your tree healthy and productive!

Growing Zones 3-11 Patio / 8-11 Outdoors

(Hardy down to 20° F)

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:
AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, OR, TX

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