Lemon 'Meyer' tree in a black nursery pot with blossom buds and a lemon tag, white background
Mature Meyer lemon tree covered in ripening fruit in a garden bed beside a house
Mature Meyer lemon tree loaded with yellow lemons growing in a large terracotta pot on a patio
Cluster of ripe Meyer lemons hanging among glossy green leaves
Lemon 'Meyer' plant in a 200mm pot showing the size delivered

Lemon 'Meyer' (Medium 200mm pot)

$65.00

The best lemon for cooler climates, 'Meyer' is a compact citrus tree with glossy evergreen leaves, sweetly scented white blossom and heavy crops of smooth, thin-skinned, juicy lemons that are milder and less acidic than other varieties. It's more cold tolerant than other lemons, which makes it the pick for Canberra gardens, especially in a warm, sunny spot against a north-facing wall. Its smaller size also makes it an excellent choice for a large pot.

  • Mature size: Approx. 2-3m H x 2m W (smaller in pots)
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, evergreen
  • Flowers: Fragrant white blossom, mainly spring with flushes through the year
  • Fruit: Medium, rounded, thin-skinned, juicy and mildly sweet lemons; main crop winter, with fruit possible through much of the year
  • Position: Full sun, sheltered from cold winds; well-drained soil
  • Climate: The most cold-tolerant lemon; protect young trees from heavy frost
  • Water needs: Moderate; water deeply and regularly, especially when flowering and fruiting
  • Soil: Rich, free-draining soil. Break up clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Citrus & Fruit Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: A hungry feeder: Black Marvel Fruit & Citrus Food in early spring and again in late summer, with PowerFeed as a liquid boost.
  • Maintenance: Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and late summer, mulch well, light prune after harvest to shape
  • Ideal for: Kitchen gardens, courtyards, sunny north-facing walls and large pots

The best lemon for cooler climates, 'Meyer' is a compact citrus tree with glossy evergreen leaves, sweetly scented white blossom and heavy crops of smooth, thin-skinned, juicy lemons that are milder and less acidic than other varieties. It's more cold tolerant than other lemons, which makes it the pick for Canberra gardens, especially in a warm, sunny spot against a north-facing wall. Its smaller size also makes it an excellent choice for a large pot.

  • Mature size: Approx. 2-3m H x 2m W (smaller in pots)
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, evergreen
  • Flowers: Fragrant white blossom, mainly spring with flushes through the year
  • Fruit: Medium, rounded, thin-skinned, juicy and mildly sweet lemons; main crop winter, with fruit possible through much of the year
  • Position: Full sun, sheltered from cold winds; well-drained soil
  • Climate: The most cold-tolerant lemon; protect young trees from heavy frost
  • Water needs: Moderate; water deeply and regularly, especially when flowering and fruiting
  • Soil: Rich, free-draining soil. Break up clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Citrus & Fruit Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: A hungry feeder: Black Marvel Fruit & Citrus Food in early spring and again in late summer, with PowerFeed as a liquid boost.
  • Maintenance: Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and late summer, mulch well, light prune after harvest to shape
  • Ideal for: Kitchen gardens, courtyards, sunny north-facing walls and large pots