Citrus X 'Improved Meyer'
Improved Meyer Lemon
Description
Improved Meyer Lemon is an evergreen tree that grows 3'-6' tall and 3'-6' 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.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Messy
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.