Improved Meyer Lemon (IMM)

Citrus x meyeri Today's Improved Meyer Lemon is a cross between an ordinary lemon and an orange, a hybrid released by the University of California in 1975. Most popular garden & houseplant Lemon variety. The thin-skinned fruit is sweet and grows readily in the right conditions, in a pot or ground. Potted trees can be moved inside during the winter in bright south facing windows. In the hottest summer areas, morning sun and afternoon shade are best. Round fruits have sweeter taste than other lemons and hold abundant fruit and flowers nearly year round. Houseplant trees typically flower in spring with fruits ripening 6-8 months after fruit set. Easy to grow.   Cannot ship to California due to regulations   Growth Guide These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.      Exposure: Full sun      Mature Height: 8-12 feet      Mature Width: 8-12 feet      Ships: With soil   Where To Plant USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants