Meyer Lemon Tree (Citrus x meyeri 'Improved') — mature, planted

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Meyer Lemon Tree

Name: Meyer Lemon Tree
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: ML-1G
Availability: InStock

Citrus x meyeri 'Improved'

Sweet, thin-skinned lemons you can grow in the ground or in a patio pot anywhere.

$50

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Height: 1-2 ft.

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1-2 ft.

$50

Edible FruitPatio / ContainerFragrant BloomsSelf-Pollinating

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 6 ft. - 10 ft. tall · 4 ft. - 6 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 8–11

Edible Fruit
Patio / Container
Fragrant Blooms
Self-Pollinating

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Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

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About this tree

The Improved Meyer Lemon produces sweeter, less acidic fruit than grocery lemons, with fragrant blooms that perfume the whole area. This compact tree stays 6-10 ft. tall and 4-6 ft. wide and is everbearing, often flowering and fruiting at the same time. It's hardy outdoors in USDA zones 8-11 and grows beautifully in a container that can be moved indoors for winter in colder regions. Give it full sun and well-drained soil for year-round harvests of homegrown lemons.

USDA hardiness zones 8–11

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 6 ft. - 10 ft.
Mature width: 4 ft. - 6 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate
USDA zones: 8-11
Sunlight: Full Sun
Water needs: Moderate
Soil: Rich, Well Drained
Spacing: 6 ft. - 8 ft.
Bloom season: Spring

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun and rich, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 6 ft. - 8 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

Can I grow it if I live where it freezes?+

Yes. Grow it in a container outdoors in summer and bring it inside near a sunny window before the first frost.

Does it need a second tree to make fruit?+

No. Meyer Lemon is self-pollinating, so a single tree will produce fruit on its own.

When does it fruit?+

It's everbearing and often blooms and fruits multiple times a year, with main harvests in fall and winter.

What zones can it grow outdoors?+

It's hardy in the ground in USDA zones 8-11; elsewhere grow it as a patio or indoor plant.

Shipping

Orders $99+: FREE shipping
Orders under $99: $20 flat
Lead time: Ships in 1–2 weeks via ground carrier

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	Meyer Lemon TreeThis tree	Honeycrisp Apple Tree	Chicago Hardy Fig Tree	Arbequina Olive Tree	Bing Cherry Tree
Mature height	6 ft. - 10 ft.	12 ft. - 15 ft.	10 ft. - 15 ft.	15 ft. - 20 ft.	15 ft. - 18 ft.
Mature width	4 ft. - 6 ft.	10 ft. - 12 ft.	9 ft. - 12 ft.	12 ft. - 15 ft.	12 ft. - 15 ft.
Growth rate	Moderate	Moderate	Fast	Moderate	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun
USDA zones	8–11	3–8	5–10	8–11	5–8

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