What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...

Q: I’d like to grow a Meyer lemon tree. Is it tricky? A: If you’ve never grown your own citrus tree, you’re missing out on incredibly fragrant flowers, delicious fruit and lustrous foliage. The ...

Pity the poor cook who has no dirt. My five-blocks-from-the-beach home is short on the stuff. With a goal to use every inch of growing area, one year ago we took out the oleander tree in the 5-foot ...

“Do you feel like a Caesar Salad?” I asked my mom during a visit home to California. “That would be nice,” Mom said. “Why don’t you go out to the yard and get some lemons?” That visit was 17 years ago ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...