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Meyer Lemon Bush

Gardening Guide: Tart & Tangy Lemon Guide

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Meyer Lemon Bush

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of the Meyer lemon bush, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Lemon Gardening Guide.

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Meyer Lemon Bush

Meyer Lemon Bush

The Meyer lemon bush is a new twist on the popular Meyer lemon tree. It’s a little more compact than its full-size tree cousin—although it can top off at about 10 feet if you don’t prune it. The Meyer lemon bush produces fragrant flowers and a prolific harvest of good-size lemons, often in the first year. The Meyer lemon bush is a great candidate for container gardening.

Sun Exposure

  • Full sun (eight hours)

Soil pH

  • 5.5 to 6.5

Hardiness Zones

  • 4 to 11 – patio
  • 8 to 11 – outdoors

Spacing

  • 4 feet away from other trees

Moisture

  • Water deeply once top 2 inches of soil are dry to touch
  • Mist daily if growing indoors and running heating system

Notes

  • Mature height: 5 to 10 feet
  • Mature width: 3 to 4 feet
  • Harvest from February to March
  • Can fruit in the first year
  • Cold-hardy to 20 degrees F
  • Leaves can be toxic to pets

Have you ever grown a Meyer lemon bush? Please tell us about your experiences with the Meyer lemon bush.

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  • Gardening F. July 11, 2022

    where can I get one of these? I had one last year, and even though I brought it in and put it in a southwest facing window, it did not survive the winter. I want to try again.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Lemons
  • Growing Lemons from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Lemons
  • Where to Grow Lemons
  • Planting Lemon Trees in the Ground
  • Growing Lemon Trees in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, Pruning and Fertilizing your Lemon Trees
  • Harvesting your Lemons
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • Winterizing your Lemon Trees
  • Dealing with Lemon Diseases
  • Dealing with Lemon Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Lemons
  • Plant Profiles

  • Ponderosa Lemon Tree
  • Harvey Lemon Tree
  • Lemon-Lime “Cocktail” Tree
  • Meyer Lemon Bush
  • Meyer Lemon Tree
  • Pink Variegated Eureka Lemon Tree
  • Eureka Lemon Tree
  • Recipes

  • Greek Lemon Potatoes
  • Candied Meyer Lemons
  • Lemon Meringue Bars
  • Lemon Curd Fruit Spread
  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice, Orzo, or Couscous
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Lemons
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Lemons
  • Resources about Lemons
  • Lemon Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 5 of the Best Container Fruit Trees to Grow Inside the Home
  • 5 Tips for Growing Lemons from Seed
  • How Big Do Lemon Trees Get?
  • Growing Lemons Indoors
  • Meyer Lemon Tree Care 101: Outdoors and In Containers

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