Meyer Lemon Tree

Meyer lemon is a compact evergreen citrus grown for fragrant flowers and sweet, orange-tinged lemons. It suits a sunny patio or small garden, and can be kept in a container where winter cold requires shelter. ## Growing conditions The [UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County](https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardener-program-sonoma-county/meyer-lemon) describes Meyer as a lemon–mandarin hybrid with thin-skinned, less acidic fruit, and notes that it can be grown in a pot or as a small landscape tree. The [Improved Meyer profile at The Sill](https://www.thesill.com/products/improved-meyer-lemon-bush) lists 5–10 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, full sun, and zones 8–11 outdoors; its wider 4–11 range applies to patio growing with winter protection. Those dimensions match this record’s displayed ranges. ## Fruit and siting Give the tree at least six hours of direct sun for good fruiting. Use a freely draining citrus mix in containers and water when the upper soil begins to dry; UC Master Gardeners caution against overwatering. Protect outdoor trees from frost, or move container plants to a bright sheltered place during cold spells. ## Maintenance Water deeply, then allow excess water to drain. Check container moisture more often in hot weather, feed with a citrus fertilizer according to its label during active growth, and prune lightly after fruiting or to remove damaged growth.