Meyer Lemon Tree Starter Plant. Citrus x meyeri. 3" - 5"

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This is not gift able. You'll embareass yourself! And, after 6 months, still no signs of growth. Contacted seller and was told they don't grow in the winter! We'll see...spring is just around the corner.

Being seedlings they will likely be small at first. Mine was around 4 inches tall. It is in a pot like it is in the picture because the pot I am putting it in is late. The temporary pot I put it in is 12 inches in diameter by 21 inches tall. The blue pot is 5 inches in diameter by 5 inches tall. The seedlings will grow. They will need the bigger pot as a temporary home until they need repotting in 2 years or so. Then they will need at least a 18 inch diameter by 18 inch deep pot. All pots need to have drainage holes in them at all their stages of growth. They can be kept 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide at a minimum in pots. They will grow larger if you plant them in the ground. If you have clay soil follow instructions on how to amend your soil. If you live in a cold climate or have particularly wet ground consider planting these plants in a pot with citrus potting soil mix and compost like rotting leaves. Do not use cedar mulch for these plants. Especially not on seedlings! Preform proper pruning and root trimming to keep them smaller in pots. The permanent pot I have for my little tree, if it makes it that far, is a square pot that is 19 inches at the top, 11.5 inches at the bottom, and 21 gallons in capacity. This is a great size for a mature Meyer lemon tree in a pot. Consider their mature size as they grow before buying them. In the ground they can reach 6 to 10 feet tall and around 4 feet wide. Also keep their in the ground and in the pot sizes in mind before you buy. Make sure you have a space at least 2 feet wide and 4 feet tall for a potted Meyer lemon tree. More for an in the ground tree. And remember, these are the smaller lemon trees. Other varieties except for dwarf varieties are bigger than Meyer lemon trees. Update: My tree has survived its first few months. In is Now October and it has grown from 4 inches to 13.5 inches tall. Might be ready for a little bit of light pruning by next April. I love it. But remember, all citrus grown from seed will not grow true to the parent plant’s form. Only grafted clones will do that. And if grown from seed it can take 7 to 15 years for fruit to emerge on a standard seed grown Meyer lemon. And the fruit will taste different too. Will likely not be as sour as a Eureka lemon, but it will likely not have a sweet floral flavor like a true Meyer lemon either. A lot of people who grow the seed grown Meyer lemons say they taste weird. But if you do not mind a slightly different taste of a lemon fruit, this might work out well for you. But remember, they may not look like a true Meyer lemons, taste like a Meyer lemon, or grow fruit quickly. But they can make good bonsai trees for more experienced bonsai growers. Standard Meyer lemon tree are also the smallest of standard lemon trees. Very compact. But in the ground they can still get huge. But not as huge as 15 foot tall Eureka lemon trees.

Was very tiny when it arrived but it is thriving. No lemons yet but it looks great in the planter.

These arrived lovely and in good condition! I bought some tangerines from this company earlier in the year, and they also look great! Both plants have come with clear, precise growing instructions, which I appreciate.

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This is the saddest little Mayer lemon plant I’ve ever seen. I really should’ve waited until summer and looked at a nursery nearby. I hope to keep it alive!

I got this in a week earlier than expected. Thank you seller 😍. Plant was delivered in bubble wrap, Saran wrapped, tapped into the box and comes with instructions. You may want a pair of scissors handy to open up your plant. Anyways; when my cutting came in; it seems to have roots. Came in a seed starting cell. Maybe a 2 in pot. Has pretty green leaves on it. I’ve got it in a sunny window and keeping moist. So far so good. Looks like it’s trying to put out a new leaf as well. It’ll definitely need a few years to bear fruit. So if you are a younger gardener in your early 20s late 20s I’d say this starter plant is the way to grow. Definitely saves you money on a larger plant and shipping a big boy. Mine is a little wobbly but I think it’ll be fine after getting more established roots. Smaller than I pictured in my head however; I sacrificed size for my wallet so no biggie. I’ll be sure to give an update and edit my review. We are zone 5-6 5 month update 😀 my cutting is doing well and I even repotted it. It tried sprouting from the rootstock. (If it happens to you; cut off the new shoot otherwise your fruit will not turn into a meyer lemon)