Citrus limon hybrid (Citrus meyeri) Meyer Lemon

The Meyer lemon tree is a natural hybrid of three separate species: pomelo, mandarin, and citron. It was discovered in China about a century ago by plant collector and discoverer Frank Meyer. It has a number of characteristics that point to a lemon origin, such as lemon-scented leaves, serrated leaf margins, reddish new shoots, and purple-colored flowers. However, the fruit has characteristics that suggest that the Meyer lemon may be a hybrid with a sweet orange. It is a remontant tree, bearing fruit year-round but mostly in winter. The fruit initially turns yellow when ripe, but then changes color to dark yellow and in some cases to deep orange. Inside, the flesh is light orange with a good lemon flavor, but the fruit tends to be slightly sweeter than typical lemons and not as strongly aromatic. The peel of the fruit is thin and can be eaten. Citrus Meyeri is more resistant to cold than classic true non-hybrid lemon trees, it is very adaptable to the environment and thanks to this it is extremely suitable for apartments. If damaged by frost, it can recover quickly. It can be propagated either by grafting onto a rootstock but also grows well on its own roots.

Crossing scheme: ((Pomelo x Mandarin) x Citron), in latin ((Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulata) x Citrus limon)