Type
self-fertile, container-friendly
Lemon variety
Meyer Lemon Lemon
Meyer lemon is a lemon-mandarin hybrid with thin, deep yellow to orange-yellow skin and milder acidity than standard lemons. It is widely grown in pots and is relatively cold tolerant for citrus.
Season
fall through spring
Best for
containers, fresh juice, cooking
About Meyer Lemon
Meyer Lemon is a lemon-type citrus with a thinner, smoother rind and less acidic, more floral juice than standard lemons. It is more cold-tolerant than Eureka but is still vulnerable to hard freezes.
Growing Meyer Lemon Lemon
Meyer Lemon is self-fruitful and can bear several times a year in warm climates. Protect it from freezing weather, grow it in full sun, and pick when the fruit is fully yellow and slightly softened.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all lemon, see the complete guide.
How to grow LemonOther lemon varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.