Meyer Lemon Trees

Meyer Lemon BLURB "The Improved Meyer Lemon tree produces think-skinned fruits with flesh that is sweet, juicy, and delicious" Believed to be the cross between a citron and a mandarin, the Improved Meyer Lemon takes the best of both worlds to produce a rich floral flavor, and sweeter fruit than a classic lemon. Beloved by chefs across the culinary world, the fragrant taste acconpanied by lower levels of acidity and a hint of sweetness makes it perfect for lemon squares, seasoning seafood, or as the perfect garnish for your favorite cocktail as you relax by the pool. The Meyer Lemon tree, with its beautiful white blooms, was initially used for ornamental purposes. But don't let its beauty fool you, the Meyer lemon tree is hardy and will thrive indoors planted in a pot or container, or outside basking in the sunlight. The evergreen tree with its gorgeous, glossy green leaves, and fewer thorns produces fruit all year long, so every season is Meyer season. LONG DESCRIPTION "Meyer lemons are known for their thin skin, which makes them versatile for cooking, as they can be eaten with the skin on. They’re smoother and rounder than a classic lemon, they have fewer seeds, and their flesh is more orange in color. Fragrance-wise, think lemon with a sweet, spicy, floral complexity and a hint of bergamot. Our Meyer Lemon tree is grown in Standard, Semi-Dwarf,/Dwarf forms. The Semi-Dwarf and Standard citrus tree has a single trunk and branches out to form a canopy. Dwarf citrus trees are topped low, and as a result, grow as a bush. These are great for pots! The Meyer Lemon tree can be kept small and most people prune to keep them short. Outdoors, many grow their Meyer lemon tree 7 – 12 feet tall. When it comes to spacing, plant citrus trees as close as 9 feet apart or provide more space to allow for larger growth. HISTORY A cross between a citron and an orange, the Meyer lemon is native to China, where it was used primarily as an ornamental plant. It was introduced to the U.S. in 1908 by its namesake, Frank N. Meyer, an intrepid U.S.D.A employee who traveled the world, hunting for new plants to introduce to the U.S. Due to its thin skin, the Meyer lemon proved challenging to ship and was rarely encountered outside the citrus growing areas of California, Florida, Arizona, and Texas. In the 1960s, they were almost driven to extinction by a virus, but fortunately, one virus-resistant stock was found and cultivated — this is what we now know as the Improved Meyer Lemon Tree. Meyer lemons were first popularized by the Bay Area chef, Alice Waters, in the 1980s, and then introduced to a wider audience by Martha Stewart in the 2000s. This is when their popularity really exploded and they started showing up in recipes and farmers markets all over the country."

How To Plant, Water, and Fertilize An Improved Meyer Lemon Tree

Plant a Meyer Lemon tree in the full sun. Use with high-quality planting mix and fertilizer in soil that drains well. Water a newly planted tree twice per week during the Spring through Summer. Water once per week in the Fall and Winter, while the weather is cool. Trees in hot climates or sandy soils may need water more frequently. Spring is the most important time to fertilize a citrus tree. Use citrus food fertilizer with a 2-1-1 NPK ratio in the Spring through Summer. To promote growth, there is twice as much nitrogen to phosphorus and potassium. Blood meal and manure are great organic sources of nitrogen. Use a fertilizer with more phosphorus and potassium like humus or bone meal during the Winter to promote flowers and fruit. Citrus are less attractive to birds and animals like squirrels because of their tart flavor. The Meyer Lemon tree is available in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego Counties. Pick up or have delivered.

Easy to control size.
Taste test winner.
Cold hardy.

Eureka BLURB Eureka! You've found pure gold with the Eureka Lemon! The Eureka Lemon is the classic lemon packed with vitamin C and its signature tartness, making it a favorite in countless recipes of lemonadade and a variety of cuisines. With its thick skin and notoriety as "the Four Seasons Lemon", the versatility of this lemon has made it abundant in grocery stores throughout the country. The charming evergreen tree with its tiny, yet fragrant white flowers, is a california staple that will enhance any space with its elegance and refreshing fruit. LONG DESCRIPTION The Eureka Lemon Tree is a small evergreen tree that produces the classic, football-shaped, tart fruits that we are accustomed to buying at the grocery store and using in recipes. It is thornless and has small, fragrant, white flowers. The vivid yellow Eureka Lemons are known for their consistency, aromatic size and the incredible balance of sweet and sour flavor. HISTORY The Eureka lemon was introduced to Los Angeles in 1858, from seeds that originated in Italy. But the lemon tree’s history goes back thousands of years. The lemon tree is thought to have originated in Myanmar (Burma) or Assam, India. From there, it made its way through Persia, to the Middle East, and then onto the Mediterranean. It was introduced to the Americas by Columbus in 1492 and then spread further through the Spanish Conquest. Lemons have a long history of being used medicinally, symbolically, and for beauty purposes. The ancient Romans didn’t even use them in cooking, instead prizing them for decorative purposes and as a status symbol. Ancient Egyptians used lemon oil to embalm the dead. In the 1500s, Venetian women used a mixture of lemon juice and licorice bark to dye their hair blonde. The British Royal Navy used lemons to protect against scurvy. Lemon juice was even used to create invisible ink! As far back as 2000 years ago, the Greeks and Persians used this ink in espionage and to transmit wartime correspondences, a practice that continued in some form all the way up through WWII. Today, lemon trees still have a dizzyingly wide variety of uses across culinary, household, medicinal, beauty, fragrance, landscaping, and decorative applications. " Some of the many uses for lemons: CULINARY Lemons are used for their juice, zest, and pulp. They’re versatile when used with poultry, fish, and vegetable dishes, in soups, sauces, and marinades. Lemons are also used for preserving and pickling, and can be used for meat tenderizing. Delicious lemon-based options abound in baking: lemon bars, cake, cookies, pie, lemon curd. In terms of beverages we have our superstar, lemonade. Lemons are used in a wide variety of cocktails, for their juice and as a garnish. And there is also the Italian lemon liqueur, limoncello. Try this recipe for lemon powder. CLEANING & HOUSEHOLD Lemon juice can be used as a natural cleaner and disinfectant for surfaces, cutting boards, and kitchen utensils. It can also remove stains, freshen the air, and act as a natural deodorizer. Lemon peels can be used to make DIY citrus-infused cleaners, to get rid of ants, and can be placed in garbage disposals to freshen the scent. HEALTH BENEFITS Lemons are high in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and powerhouse antioxidants like polyphenols. They are believed to have many health benefits. Many people enjoy drinking lemon water as a part of a healthy morning routine. LANDSCAPING Lemon trees have glossy green leaves and fragrant white blossoms, which add beauty and fragrance to gardens and landscapes. Their evergreen foliage provides shade and privacy, making them a popular choice for landscaping purposes." AROMATHERAPY AND FRAGRANCE Lemon oil is used in aromatherapy for its mood-boosting and invigorating properties. It also can ease anxiety. Lemon oil is has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Variegated Pink Lemons BLURB Decked in visually captivating foliage and green striped, pink fleshed lemons, the Variegated Pink Lemon Tree will capture your attention with its unique looks, and keep you hooked with its delicious fruit. Though it has an exotic exterior of variegated leaves, and fruit, this Burbank local has a taste reminiscent of the classic Eureka Lemon with a slightly sweeter profile and fewer seeds! Harvest the fruit while striped for the signature tart flavor, or allow the fruit to ripen further, eventually the stripes disappear and a sweeter taste will take its place! LONG DESCRIPTION The Variegated Pink Eureka Lemon delights the viewer with its green and yellow striped rind and pink flesh. Discovered in the 1930s in a garden in Burbank, the Variegated Pink Lemon was actually the result of a mutation, and not a product of intentional breeding. The fruit’s flesh is the color of a pink grapefruit and gets its color from lycopene. Contrary to what one might assume, pink lemonade does not come from pink lemons — typically, berries or food dyes are used for that. The Variegated Pink Lemon shines in culinary preparations that showcase its beauty. Their striking appearence makes these lemons great for salads, garnishes, baking, and making candied pink lemon slices. Variegated Pink Lemon Trees grow well in containers or outdoors. They’re relatively fast growers and begin to produce fruit within a year. Due to the lower levels of chlorophyll in their leaves, they are less prolific with their fruit production than other lemon trees.

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