Lemon, Meyer
Citrus × meyeri
Tree
Lemon, Meyer is a non-native tree with moderate water needs. It is valued for fragrant flowers and sweeter yellow citrus fruit that ripens mainly fall through winter. Research supports USDA zones 9–11. It is Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses under the cited animal-safety source.
Key Facts
SUN
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
6–10 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
growth
foliage
Evergreen
maintenance
Florida native
Not Florida Native
Where It Works
Edible Landscape
Container
Specimen
Wildlife
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Tree; Moderate water; Yellow; toxic to dogs/cats/horses.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Toxic
cats
Toxic
horses
Toxic
ASPCA lists lemon plant material as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; this record is used conservatively for Meyer lemon citrus foliage/peel exposure, not as a statement that the edible fruit flesh is poisonous.
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