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Miniature Lemon Citrus Tree
Nothing tastes better than fresh citrus fruit especially when it’s picked
from trees growing in your own home! And nothing freshens the air like
the pleasant fresh citrus fragrance given off by the beautiful waxy white
blossoms of these unique tropical plants. Move to a sunny room for the
winter.
Light: Full sun
Harvest: Summer
Height: 3-5'
Zones: 9-10—
Houseplant or tropical
Size: Potted
Not available in AZ, CA, FL, TX, LA
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| Botanical Name: |
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Citrus limon 'Improved Meyer' |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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8-10' planted in citrus growing area. Can be kept small as a container or patio tree |
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| Spread: |
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12' |
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| Spacing: |
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10 - 12' |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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9-10 (24° F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Oval to oblong dark green alternate leaves, fragrant. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Small, 4 petaled, complete. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Mostly white, to lavender. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Flowers year round; spring is largest bloom set. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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In containers, use a water retentive soil-less media that has good water holding capacity. Vigorous grower that requires good fertilization practices and ample amounts of water to produce fruit year round. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained, nutrient rich for best results. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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moderate |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Fruit is coveted by California chefs for its haunting sweetness. Used to flavor everything from fresh fish to lemon sherbet. Hardier than most lemons, extremely adaptable as a container plant and to northern house conditions. Will flower and bear fruit year round. Can be kept as small as 24 inches in a container. Bears fruit in 1-3 years. |
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| Pruning: |
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No pruning needed except for interfering branches. |
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| Additional Information: |
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In Northern climates, plants should be grown outdoors during temperate months, then moved inside at the onset of freezing weather. This will encourage more fruit production. |
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