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CITRUS Lemon
Commonly known as 'Meyer's lemon'
Hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNarrowly ovate, finely-toothed, light-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
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White -
Height2-3m (6-10ft) Can be pruned to shape -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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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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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant 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) -
Full sun
CITRUS Lemon
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Additional Features
Good to knowThought to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin or orange.
Pests & DiseasesUnder glass - red spider mite, scale, whiteflies, mealybug.
Place of originBrought back from China by FN Meyer, US Dept. of Agriculture in 1908. -
Flower ShapeCup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 4-5cm (1½-2in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soilTo slightly acid.
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Toxic - Category C
Skin irritant with sunlight -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Citrus Trees - Care Guide
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2-3m (6-10ft) Can be pruned to shape
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
Citrus Feed
A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter.
Considerably cheaper than on Amazon!
2 options from £5.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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