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CITRUS Lemon
Commonly known as 'Meyer's lemon'
Hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates
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Good to know
Thought to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin or orange. -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mite, scale, whiteflies, mealybug. -
Place of origin
Brought back from China by FN Meyer, US Dept. of Agriculture in 1908. -
EvergreenNarrowly ovate, finely-toothed, light-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 4-5cm (1½-2in) across
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam based potting compost, full light, shade from hot sun
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
2-3m (6-10ft) Can be pruned to shape -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Tall ShrubLarge shrub. Flowers, 4-5cm (1½-2in) across are produced singly, or in small cymes. Buds are purple- or red-tinted. Fruit is spherical, to 8cm (3in) long, rounder than a true lemon and orange-tinted when ripe.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soilTo slightly acid.
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Full sun
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may cause skin allergy
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skin irritant with sunlight
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2-3m (6-10ft) Can be pruned to shape
2m (6½ft)
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