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Meyer Lemon Tree - Citrus meyeri
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Meyer Lemon Tree Citrus meyeri
The Meyer Lemon is the benchmark for ornamental citrus, equally at home in a curated courtyard or a formal kitchen garden on a prestige property. Advanced specimens deliver immediate visual presence alongside a reliable, generous crop of thin-skinned, flavour-forward fruit year-round.
Why Meyer Lemon
Fruit quality: Sweeter and less acidic than commercial lemons, with a thin, fragrant rind prized in high-end culinary applications.
Year-round production: One of the most prolific and consistent fruiting citrus available, rarely without flower or fruit.
Ornamental value: Dense, glossy foliage, fragrant white blossom, and vivid yellow fruit provide multi-season visual interest.
Adaptability: Performs in-ground or in large statement containers, suited to courtyards, terraces, and formal entertaining spaces.
Advanced stock advantage: Mature specimens establish quickly and fruit immediately, with no years lost to development.
Ideal Applications
Formal courtyards and terraces: Pairs with clipped hedging and stone paving for a refined, Mediterranean aesthetic.
Espalier and wall training: Responds well to espalier, an elegant solution for boundary walls and structured facades.
Container planting: Large specimen stock in oversized pots creates instant impact on rooftop terraces and entry statements.
Kitchen and productive gardens: A natural anchor for designed productive landscapes on prestige residential and hospitality properties.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–4m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn, avoiding frost periods
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, then reduce to deep fortnightly watering. Apply a citrus-specific slow-release fertiliser in spring and summer to support vigorous growth and fruit production.
Plant Details
Height: 3–4m
Width: 2–3m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: China (hybrid origin)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
