Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer'
Meyer's lemon, Dwarf lemon, Dwarf Meyer lemon, Citrus 'Meyer's Lemon', Citrus 'Meyers' , Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer', Citrus limon 'Meyer Improved'
Citrus Citrus
'Improved Meyer' _ 'Improved Meyer' is a compact, rounded, tender, spiny, evergreen tree or large shrub with narrowly ovate, finely toothed, mid- to light green leaves and purple to red-flushed buds opening to fragrant, white flowers from spring to summer followed by spherical to ovoid, yellow, edible fruit with sour, segmented flesh.
Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer' is: Evergreen
Flowers fragrant in spring and lemons have a citrus scent.
Rounded to broadly spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required. Pruning group 1. Mature height is dependent upon rootstock. If espaliered, prune to shape in winter.
Seedlings will not come true type.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer' (Meyer's lemon) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in full sun in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil. Moderately drought tolerant but regular water is necessary for good fruit production. Will tolerate partial shade but fruit yields will decline. Rootstock will determine mature height. Choose a tree with a rootstock adapted to the type of soil available. Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in full light at 3C or higher. Feed every 2-3 weeks. An virus-resistant improvement to 'Meyer'
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
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Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer'
Meyer's lemon, Dwarf lemon, Dwarf Meyer lemon, Citrus 'Meyer's Lemon', Citrus 'Meyers' , Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer', Citrus limon 'Meyer Improved'
Citrus Citrus
'Improved Meyer' _ 'Improved Meyer' is a compact, rounded, tender, spiny, evergreen tree or large shrub with narrowly ovate, finely toothed, mid- to light green leaves and purple to red-flushed buds opening to fragrant, white flowers from spring to summer followed by spherical to ovoid, yellow, edible fruit with sour, segmented flesh.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Flowers fragrant in spring and lemons have a citrus scent.
Rounded to broadly spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required. Pruning group 1. Mature height is dependent upon rootstock. If espaliered, prune to shape in winter.
Seedlings will not come true type.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer' (Meyer's lemon) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in full sun in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil. Moderately drought tolerant but regular water is necessary for good fruit production. Will tolerate partial shade but fruit yields will decline. Rootstock will determine mature height. Choose a tree with a rootstock adapted to the type of soil available. Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in full light at 3C or higher. Feed every 2-3 weeks. An virus-resistant improvement to 'Meyer'
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer' (Meyer's lemon)
Prodiplosis longifila
Insect
Absent
3
5
Polyphagous gall midge present in the Americas; where it causes damage to outdoor and glasshouse crops. Europe-wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer' (Meyer's lemon)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa (all other strains and subspecies)
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range and many sub-species and strains; including those that could thrive in cooler climates; showing different levels of pathogenicity. Although EU regulated; there is some concern about the risk of introduction. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Citrus x limon 'Improved Meyer' (Meyer's lemon)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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