{"product_id":"meyer-lemon-tree","title":"Meyer Lemon Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meyer Lemon tree is NZ's most popular lemon tree. Meyer lemons originated in China and are a cross between citron and mandarin. Meyer Lemon Trees are very hardy, being more tolerant of the cold and extreme weather conditions than other lemon trees available in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Meyer lemons are round, very juicy, have a fragrant deep yellow\/orange skin and the pulp is a dark yellow colour. Meyer lemon trees produce a prolific crop throughout the year once the tree is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer Lemon, \u003cem\u003eCitrus x meyeri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2mx 1.5m low spreading tree. The size can be controlled by pruning and or the pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark green shiny leaves, with some thorns on new branches. Highly perfumed white flowers with a purple base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-draining, rich, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6-7.3) soil. Compost well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in an area with regular sun. If you live in a very frosty\/snowy area, we recommend that you purchase our patio range so it can be moved inside during winter. Most cold tolerant lemon in NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeter, less acidic that other lemons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits all year round on established trees. Most prolific in late winter. Large smooth skinned fruit. Lemons are ripe when they turn a deep yellowy orange colour. They can be harvested earlier than this but won't be as juicy or sweet but still perfect to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn NZ the Meyer is often the only lemon in a household so gets used in place of other lemons. It has more juice and a less lemon flavour than others so produces a less intense flavoured lemon pie. Good for drinks, dressings, marinades, baking, and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Citrus Direct","offers":[{"title":"Garden Range","offer_id":47662675263639,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Established Range","offer_id":47662675296407,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Standard Range (14L Pot)","offer_id":47662675329175,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tall Standard Range","offer_id":47662675361943,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/Meyer6.jpg?v=1776113693","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/hi\/products\/meyer-lemon-tree","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}