Family: Rutaceae
(roo-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Citrus (SIT-rus) Species: x meyeri (MY-er-eye) Cultivar: Meyer
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Category Edible Fruits and NutsShrubs Trees Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage EvergreenTextured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)Spacing 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Pale PinkWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms all yearBlooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse By grafting By air layering Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |