Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less ...

Of all citrus trees, Meyer lemons (Citrus x meyeri or C. limon x C. reticulata) are perhaps the easiest to grow in our area. Thought to be a cross between a lemon and a sweet orange or tangerine, ...

Q: I have a 3-year-old Meyer lemon tree in my backyard. It has seven or eight lemons on it now, but they are huge and green. When I cut one open, the rind is about an inch thick, with just a tiny bit ...

Q. I have a 5-year-old Meyer lemon tree that currently has 14 nice, large yellow lemons on it. New leaf growth is sprouting and blossoms are budding. My question is, should I harvest all of the lemons ...

Q: I have a Meyer lemon plant in my house waiting for the temperature to cool down. I am using grow lights. When can I plant again? A: It depends on your Meyer lemon’s size, health and the surrounding ...

Q. I think my Meyer lemon tree is confused! It is flowering and has baby lemons started in winter. I pruned it last January, hoping the new growth would stimulate flowers in April, but just got more ...

While some people are house proud, I’d probably be better described as lemon happy. Right outside my kitchen window stands a Meyer lemon tree. It’s not too tall -- maybe 10 feet at most. Nor, to be ...

Q. My Meyer lemon is dropping a lot of green fruit on the ground. Can you tell me what is wrong with my tree and is there something I can do to save the fruit that is left on the tree? A. Citrus need ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

The glorious Meyer lemon tree is a small, evergreen variety that makes it possible to enjoy homegrown citrus regardless of location and growing zone. A cross between a citron and a mandarin-pomelo ...