Meyer Lemon
Shrub

Meyer Lemon

Citrus x meyeri

Sweetly scented white blossoms appear intermittently year-round and set thin-skinned lemons.

Toxic to cats

The ASPCA lists lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit as toxic to cats and dogs, and to horses. The fruit itself is fine to eat; the trouble is the peel, leaves and stems, whose oils can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, listlessness and skin irritation. A Meyer lemon is not listed by name, but it is the same genus, so keep peel, prunings and fallen leaves away from pets.

Bloom Season
Jan - Dec
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
4-8' tall
USDA Zones 9-11
Bloom Colors
White
Traits
♨ Edible❋ Fragrant▢ Container Friendly⌘ Evergreen
Soil
LoamSandy
Where to buy
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