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CITRUS X MEYERI MEYER LEMON tree in new zealand

CITRUS X MEYERI - MEYER LEMON

The Meyer is a hybrid of a mandarin and a lemon and is one of the easiest and most reliable fruiting trees for New Zealand gardeners. It has clean green leaves and waxy white flowers which appear in spring, summer and autumn. When mature they produce a tasty, juicy fruit and have a long fruiting period making them one of the most popular citrus trees for home gardeners. Hardy and attractive in shape and form. Keep watered during the summer months.
 
Applications
Specimen and ornamental tree
Pots
Cooking and vegetable garden    

Beyond the norm
Makes a great scented hedge. Plant at  0.75 – 1m centres and clip to shape.  Looks great with ripe fruit hanging on the hedge.

Clipped height
1-2.5m

15 year height
3m

Mature height
2-3m

Soil conditions
Moist, well drained

Wind
Hardy

Frost
Fairly cold hardy

Light
Full sun    

Tree Shape
Medium-sized, spreading form

Seasonal
Evergreen

Flower
White with a purple base

Fruit
Yellow lemon

Origin
China

Available grades
19lt, 45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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