Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less ...

Fruit trees are wonderful, but they require a lot of space to thrive. If you're restricted to a patio or small back yard, ...

Imagine plucking a fresh lemon from a tree you grew yourself. Think about the smooth and glossy leaves, the lingering smell of citrus in the air, the visually appealing silhouette of the tree. Lemon ...

Meyer lemon trees are having a moment. A plant expert answers the three biggest questions new citrus growers ask before bringing one home—indoors or out.

Days of daytime highs in the 50s, followed by a few days when temperatures dropped down to the low teens, were enough to fill Yakima’s night skies with gardeners’ dreams of escaping the freeze. Born ...

Q: I bought a lemon tree at one of the big-box stores at the mall last year. It’s doing well. It had some bugs on it that I wiped off and they don’t seem to have come back. It put out some flowers but ...

Most people think fruit belongs outside. In soil. In sun. Somewhere you visit, not somewhere you live. That is why the idea of a lemon plant growing indoors still sounds strange. But the Meyer lemon ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - With their sweetly scented flowers and sweet-tart flavor, Meyer lemons are a no-brainer for container gardening in the Northwest. Even though they are not cold hardy in any but the ...

Frank Meyer, a plant explorer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture at the start of the 20th century, found people in Beijing growing a small tree with sweet lemons on their doorsteps. He send the ...

Will Meyer lemon trees grow in Portland? Q: I have heard that the Meyer lemon will grow in the area west of Portland. Is this true? – Multnomah County A: Below are the collected comments based upon ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...