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Genus: Citrus Specific Epithet: -- Variety: Lemon 'Meyer'
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 4 Vitamins (highest in) : C Calories/Cup: 15
Phonetic: SIT-rus Family: Rutaceae
Root Meanings: Latinized form of citron Origin: Mediterranean CA
Native: No
Common Name(s) : Meyer Lemon
Zones: 8, 9, 12-24, H1, H2 Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular
Type: Tree Persistence: Evergreen
Height: to 12 ft Spread: to 12 ft Growth Rate: Slow
Blooms: Spring to Summer Flowers: White Fruit: Year around if left on tree

Features:

  • Very fragrant flowers
  • Very juicy, low acid fruit, sweetens if left on tree

Considerations:

  • Susceptible to scale

Kitchen Use:

  • Pie, pudding, marmalade, seasoning