Meyer Lemon

Description:

'Meyer' lemon was introduced from China in 1908. While not a true lemon, its fruit are used as a lemon substitute despite being much less acid than true lemons. Meyer lemons resemble an cross between and orange and a lemon. The Meyer lemon tree grows to be about 10 feet high and around. It is more hardy to cold than a true lemon, grows well on the Gulf Coast and is a favorite in Texas. It produces heavy fruit for years. The thick-skinned lemons are sour in August and sweet in January.

Habitat:

Tohono Chul Park

Notes:

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