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 bought a lemon tree at one of the big-box stores at the mall last year. It’s doing well. It had some bugs on it that I wiped off and they don’t seem to have come back. It put out some flowers but ...

If you have ever smelled a Meyer lemon (Citrus x meyeri), you’ve probably fallen in love. It’s the sweetest, most aromatic lemon; in fact, it’s a hybrid between a mandarin orange and a lemon. Its low ...

Meyer lemons are prized in the kitchen for their perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, and even better, the indoor fruit ...

Q: I have a Meyer lemon tree in my yard that produces great-tasting lemons. It is a semi-dwarf tree, and I took several seeds from these lemons planting them in pots where they are growing nicely.

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...

As a gardener, I find few things are more fun than to feel like you’re beating Mother Nature at her own game by growing lemons. In winter. In Wisconsin. No snow cover to protect plants during bitter ...

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 ...