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Citrus x meyeri 'Meyer Improved'

Family Rutaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 4 m (6 - 12 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The fruit Citrus x meyeri 'Meyer Improved' (lemon) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-winter to late winter. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, coarse in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Citrus x meyeri 'Meyer Improved' (lemon) produces aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems that are aromatic. A specimen plant, Citrus x meyeri 'Meyer Improved' (lemon) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, house plant, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Citrus x meyeri 'Meyer Improved' .