Description
xThe Improved Meyer Lemon: Sweeter Than Any Lemon You Can Buy
The Improved Meyer Lemon is the citrus tree that finally makes "grow your own lemons" realistic — on a patio, a balcony, or a sunny windowsill. A natural cross between a true lemon and a mandarin orange, its fruit is rounder, deep golden-orange, and noticeably sweeter and less acidic than the harsh lemons on grocery shelves. The skin is thin, smooth, and intensely fragrant, so the whole fruit — zest and all — earns a place in everything from lemonade and vinaigrettes to roast chicken and lemon bars.
Why You'll Love the Improved Meyer Lemon
- Sweeter, more usable fruit. Lower acidity and an aromatic, edible peel give it a flavor chefs prize and grocery lemons can't match.
- Built for containers and small spaces. Naturally compact and slow to outgrow a pot — ideal for balconies, patios, and bright interior rooms.
- "Improved" means disease-free. This is the certified virus-free selection that replaced the original Meyer — hardier and more productive, free of the Citrus Tristeza Virus that once threatened the variety.
- Fragrant, repeat blooms. Clusters of white, purple-tinged blossoms perfume the air in spring and fall, and a healthy plant often flowers and fruits at once.
- Productive young. Unlike most fruit trees, a well-grown Meyer can set fruit while still small — rewarding growers in the first season or two.
Evergreen, glossy, and ornamental even between harvests, the Improved Meyer Lemon brings color, scent, and homegrown flavor to a footprint almost any space can accommodate — planted outdoors in warm regions, or in a container that summers on the patio and overwinters indoors where it's cold.
Please note: This tree ships in a citra pot—a tall, narrow container that promotes vertical root growth and prevents root circling.
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
SHIPPING AND ADDRESS CORRECTIONS:
Please verify that your shipping address is correct. Incorrect addresses may result in undeliverable packages or delays. If your address is incorrect, please notify us as soon as possible to avoid an address correction fee. If shipping address is incorrect then a $7.50 address correction fee will be charged. This charge is accessed to us by the carrier service.
SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
We try very hard to keep all items in stock and available, but sometimes we encounter supply shortages. We attempt to bring product back into our inventory as soon as it is feasibly possible. In these scenarios, the products are unavailable to purchase on our website. We will not backorder product and will ship the entirety of your purchased order upon completion of your payment processing.
LOST OR DAMAGED SHIPMENTS:
If you receive a product that appears to be damaged, contact your local FedEx office or Post Office and have an inspection made. Do not throw away the shipping box or any shipping material, as the carrier will want to inspect it. We will arrange to have the product returned to us. We will then either issue you a credit or replace your item ASAP.
WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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