How to Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree: Indoors vs. Outdoors Meyer lemon trees require a warmer climate to thrive outdoors, surviving winters in hardiness zones 9-11.

Most Meyer lemons can be kept in 10- to 12-inch pots for several years. Larger containers will allow the tree to grow bigger and more productive, but are more difficult to haul in and out of the ...

Meyer lemon trees max out at around eight feet and the unique fruit is a cross between a tart lemon and sweet orange. Fill containers with well-draining cactus or citrus soil plus two inches of ...

Some recommended citrus for containers are Improved Meyer lemon, Bearss lime and kumquats. These are naturally smaller trees that will last longer in containers.

There’s something magical about plucking a fresh lemon or lime from your own tree—especially when you live in a northern climate. That tempting dream is what led me (and many ...

Ask a Master Gardener: How to grow Meyer lemons indoors “It may be better to simply consider your citrus a nice houseplant that might produce fruit as a bonus," University of Minnesota Extension ...

Home and Garden Expert Larry Pfarr has tips for growing oranges, lemons, and limes, as well as tips on growing herbs and vegetables in plant containers in this week's edition of Get Growing.

Meyer lemons don't ripen any further once picked, so if it's the milder taste you want, then it's best to leave the fruit on the tree as long as possible.

Do Meyer lemon trees grow well in pots? Yes, Meyer lemon trees thrive when grown in containers, giving gardeners in colder climates the opportunity to enjoy homegrown citrus.