Bloomsz Citrus Fruit Tree Lemon Meyer, 1-Year Old, 32" Tall, Limited Availability

Not available for shipment to the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Known for its sweeter, less acidic fruit, the Meyer Lemon tree is also valued for the incredibly fresh, citrus scent of its blossoms. Even the skin is tasty and it is great for cooking or to garnish baked goods and liquid refreshments. Extremely hardy, it grows well both indoors and outdoors and provides fruit that will be enjoyed over a long period of time. Attractive ornamental. Self-pollinating, so only one tree is needed to produce fruit. Glossy evergreen foliage provides the background for vivid yellow fruit. Fully formed white flowers are delicately scented.

Bloomsz Citrus Lemon Meyer, 1-Year Old, 32" Tall, Limited Availability:Trees should be kept out of direct sunlight until plantedFull planting and care instructions are included with each treePrefer sunny locationGrows 6-8' tallPlant 15' apartPerennial in Zones 8-12Growing instructions for planting in the ground: choose your planting siteTrees should be planted 15' apart and 15' (dwarfs 8') away from the house or other large treesCitrus trees do not like standing waterThey prefer sandy soilsA site that receives full sun works best, but at least 50 percent sun is neededPlanting on the southern side of a house, lake, or other structure that offers wind protection will help protect your tree from coldClear away weeds and grassDig a hole 8-10" larger than the root ball of the treeImportant: fill the hole with waterRemove the tree from the pot and place it in the water-filled holePlant at the level it was grown in the nursery (the same level as the top of the root ball)Do not put the bud union (graft) below the soilAdd soil back to the hole filling all air pockets under and around the root ball (this is a critical step)Newly planted trees should be watered regularly (daily for the first week) for the first 3 months if rains are inadequateAfter the first week, allow the soil to dry down before wateringDo not mix fertilizer in the hole before plantingHowever, you can spread fertilizer on the ground around the tree the same day you plant itFertilize at least every 3-4 months (November, March, June, and August)You can fertilize more often, just reduce the amountUse a citrus fertilizer at a rate of 1-2 lbsfor every year of ageFertilizer should be applied around the drip line of the tree, not up to the trunkFertilizer should contain minor elements, not just N-P-KYou can also use slow release fertilizerFollow the instructions on the bag