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Improved Meyer Lemon

5 Gallon / Bush
$109.00
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Improved Meyer Lemon

Lemon 'Improved Meyer'

Uniquely Sweet & Fragrant • Compact & Perfect for Pots • Nearly Year-Round Harvest

$109.00
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Description

The Meyer Lemon is the sweetheart of the citrus world, beloved for its uniquely sweet, floral flavor and exceptional versatility. Perfect for Bay Area gardens and patios, this compact, everbearing tree produces a generous crop of thin-skinned, golden fruit that is less acidic than classic lemons, making it a favorite for culinary enthusiasts and home cooks alike.

  • Produces round, deep golden-yellow fruit with a thin, fragrant, and smooth skin that is easy to zest.

  • Flesh is a rich yellow, exceptionally juicy, and boasts a sweet, mild flavor with low acidity and subtle floral notes, unlike any common lemon.

  • A naturally compact, self-pollinating, semi-dwarf evergreen tree that is ideal for containers, small gardens, and espalier training.

  • Fruits nearly year-round in mild climates, with a peak harvest from late fall through winter, providing fresh lemons when most needed.

  • More cold-tolerant than Eureka but less than Lisbon; thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil and regular citrus fertilizer.

  • The ultimate culinary lemon for desserts, lemonade, cocktails, salad dressings, and any recipe where a less acidic, aromatic lemon is desired.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: A unique blend of sweet lemon and subtle mandarin orange, with very low bitterness and acidity.

  • Texture: Juicy, tender flesh with a thin, edible-prone skin.

  • Best Uses: Freshly squeezed juice for lemonade and cocktails, zest for baking and seasoning, slicing for tea and water, and in desserts where its sweetness shines.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Glossy, ovate dark green leaves with citrus aroma..Flowers: Fragrant white blossoms with purple-pink bases; year-round bloomer.Fruit: Medium-sized, rounded with slight nipple; thin golden-yellow rind.Habit: Thorned evergreen shrub with compact growth
  • Mature Height: 8-10 ft (container), 10-15 ft (ground)
  • Mature Width: 4-8 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
  • Key Advantages:Sweeter, less acidic than traditional lemons (Brix:acid ratio ~8:1).Heavy producer with year-round harvest.Exceptional cold tolerance for citrus.Dual ornamental/culinary value
  • Fruit Characteristics:Rind: Thin, edible, and aromatic.Flesh: Pale yellow, juicy with 6-10 segments.Flavor: Complex sweetness with herbal notes.Peak Harvest: October-February
  • Landscape Uses:Container gardening (dwarfs well).Patio specimens.Culinary gardens

Faqs

  • Q: Is a Meyer Lemon a true lemon?A: It is a hybrid, likely between a lemon and a mandarin or sweet orange. This heritage gives it its sweeter, less acidic, and more aromatic character compared to true lemons like Eureka or Lisbon.
  • Q: How do I care for it in a container?A: Use a large, well-draining pot with high-quality citrus potting mix. Water when the top few inches of soil are dry, and feed with a citrus-specific fertilizer 2-3 times per year (Feb-Oct). Provide as much sun as possible.
  • Q: When is the best time to harvest?A: The fruit can hang on the tree for months. Harvest when the skin turns a deep, warm yellow and feels slightly soft. It will be sweeter if left to fully color on the tree.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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