Dwarf Meyer Lemon – Grafted

Summary:
The Dwarf Meyer Lemon is a compact citrus tree ideal for pots, patios, and small gardens. It produces a heavy crop of thin-skinned, golden fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and less acidity than standard lemons. Fragrant blossoms and glossy evergreen foliage make it both highly ornamental and productive year-round.

Quick Overview:

• Common Name: Dwarf Meyer Lemon
• Botanical Name: Citrus × meyeri
• Origin: Believed to be a hybrid between lemon and mandarin, introduced from China
• Height & Width: 1.5–2 m high × 1.5 m wide
• Foliage: Dense, glossy evergreen leaves with a rounded, compact growth habit
• Flowers: Highly fragrant white blossoms, mainly in spring and summer but can occur year-round
• Fruit: Medium-sized, smooth-skinned golden lemons with sweeter flavour and less acidity
• Wildlife Attraction: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators
• Position: Full sun; warm, frost-free site recommended
• Soil: Free-draining soil or premium citrus potting mix
• Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established; excellent choice for pots
• Maintenance: Easy to grow; prune lightly to shape and encourage new growth
• Etymology: Named after Frank Meyer, who introduced the plant to the United States from China in 1908

Detailed Description:

The Dwarf Meyer Lemon combines beauty and productivity in a small space. Unlike standard lemons, its fruit has a thin golden skin, juicy pulp, and a mild, sweet flavour that makes it perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or juicing. The tree produces an abundance of fragrant white blossoms that fill the garden with scent and attract pollinators. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round ornamental appeal, making it a versatile choice for both edible and decorative landscapes.

Perfect for pots, patios, balconies, and courtyards, the Dwarf Meyer Lemon is an excellent choice for those who want fresh lemons in smaller gardens. With regular care and feeding, it rewards growers with reliable crops and a neat, compact growth habit that’s easy to manage.

Growth and Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development; avoid waterlogging
• Fertilising: Feed with a balanced citrus fertiliser in spring and summer for strong growth and fruiting
• Mulching: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping clear of the trunk

Pruning:

• Formative: Light pruning when young to establish a rounded shape
• Annual Care: Remove deadwood and trim lightly after harvest to encourage airflow
• Container Growth: Easily maintained at 1.5 m in pots

Common Uses:

• Compact fruit tree for pots and small gardens
• Reliable source of sweet, low-acid lemons
• Ornamental plant with fragrant blossoms
• Cooking, juicing, and fresh eating

Planting Benefits:

• Compact Size: Perfect for pots, patios, and courtyards
• Dual Purpose: Decorative and productive tree
• Extended Harvest: Bears fruit for much of the year
• Fragrance: Blossoms fill the garden with citrus scent