Meyer lemon
Citrus limon 'Meyer'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall4 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Purple, white
- Foliage color
- Green, purple/lavender
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Meyer' lemon (Citrus limon 'Meyer') is a fruit tree for containers, food gardens, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is grown for its fruit and has fragrant flowers that attract bees. The dense, evergreen foliage looks good all year.
Pairs well with Lemon thyme, Society garlic, and Dark Opal basil.