Improved Meyer Semi Lemon 24"H Edible Citrus Dwarf Lemon Tree Indoor/Outdoor

Description: Improved Meyer Semi Lemon 24"H Edible Citrus Dwarf Lemon Tree Indoor/Outdoor The Meyer Lemon tree is a California favoriteGrows very well in containersThe fruit is very juicy and less tart than Eureka Lemon or Lisbon Lemon.The gourmet Meyer lemon develops golden color at maturity. It has abundant fragrant flowers and/or fruit nearly year-round.The Meyer Lemon tree is a prolific bearer nearly year-round; heaviest in winter.Self-fertileGrafted onto semi-dwarf rootstock.Height at maturity: 8'-12' in the ground/ 6'-8' in potsBest for zones 8-11 / Protect below 32 FFor Zones 4-7, you can grow this tree in a pot and bring it indoors for the winter.By law, we cannot ship citrus trees to Alabama, Texas, Arizona or Florida. After your two-week Acclimation Period, you are ready to plant your citrus tree in its final location. Choose a spot that gets at least 8 hours of sunlight per day. If planted in the ground semi-dwarf trees can be expected to reach up to 15 feet in height & width, depending upon variety. In a pot, the semi-dwarf trees will stay much smaller, especially with judicious pruning. Be sure to provide more space in the ground for standard size trees. Generally, a Semi Dwarf tree needs an 8’-10’ diameter space. Citrus trees can be grown much closer together if your goal is to have a citrus hedge or a multi-variety bush. This space should be a sunny, frost, and wind-free location with southern exposure for best results. If in doubt about the location, leave the tree in its plastic container and place it in the spot you have in mind. Water as needed, and after a week or two, you should be able to tell whether it's happy or not. Citrus trees are sensitive to temperatures below freezing and will need to be protected to maintain tree health. If you are unable to provide adequate protection outside, consider growing your indoors by a sunny window. Indoor growers will need to be mindful of their heat vents as these can damage your tree roots if they are right next to the vent. In containers, choose a starter pot that is 10-14", or 3-5 gallons in size. It should have excellent drainage. If your pot does not have enough holes, consider drilling more. Your potting mix should be chunky and also have excellent drainage. In the ground, choose a spot with adequate drainage. It is important to prepare the area with looser soil so that the young roots can move and grow easily. The total area should be at least three times the diameter of the pot and dug as deep as you can. To plant your tree, dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the rootball. Backfill your hole, ensuring that the tree stays straight and secure in the ground. Fill up with soil to the crown of the roots, but be careful not to bury it. Water deeply and thorougly after planting. How often to water will vary on the environment and depends on soil porosity, tree size, and temperature. Allowing the top of the soil to dry out between watering is recommended. A simple moisture meter, available at garden supply stores, can be used to determine moisture down to about a 9” depth. Generally, when the meter indicates a root moisture level of about 50%, (center of the dial) it is time to water. Always store your moisture meter dry between uses to keep it functioning properly. A wilted tree that perks up within 24 hours after watering indicates the roots got too dry. Adjust the watering schedule accordingly. A tree with yellow or cupped leaves or leaves that don't look perky after watering can indicate excessive watering and soggy roots. In that case, water less frequently. Citrus trees prefer less frequent, deep watering to frequent, shallow sprinklings. Creating a watering basin around the drip line of the tree can aid in deep watering. As the tree grows, be sure to expand the basin as needed to keep it as wide as the spread of the branches. Deeper watering promotes deeper root growth and strengthens your tree. Generally, once-aweek watering works well for in-ground or container plantings. Be sure to adjust based on weather conditions. In general, it is best to water in the morning, but if plants are dry or wilted it is better to water them immediately, rather than wait until morning. When it comes to fertilizing, feed the tree with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the spring, summer and early fall months. In the early spring, prune the tree to maintain a desirable shape and remove dead or diseased branches. A Meyer Lemon semi-dwarf citrus tree can grow 8-12 feet in the ground, but can be kept smaller with judicious pruning. Know where the graft union is on your tree. It can usually be seen as a diagonal scar between 4 and 8 inches from the soil. Remove all shoot growth below the graft. These so-called "suckers" take vitality from the top of the tree (the fruiting wood). Especially on young trees, they are very vigorous. Remove suckers as soon as they are observed. Damaged leaves or small branch breakage can be a normal part of the shipping process and does not affect the health of the plant. If you receive a tree that has been damaged by the shipping carrier, or arrives in poor condition, please save the packaging and contact us immediately. You must contact us within three days of the arrival of the damaged tree. We require photos of the entire tree and the container along with a photo of the box the tree was shipped in. Shipping We do not offer local pickup or combines shipping. We do not ship to APO's. We shipping to PO Boxes. We only ship to the lower 48 states and do not ship to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon Return We want you to be happy with your purchase. 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Price: 129.95 USD

Location: Fremont, California

End Time: 2024-11-22T14:10:09.000Z

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