The Meyer lemon is not actually a lemon, rather it is a natural hybrid citrus variety, with Citron / Mandarin / Pomelo ancestry. However the large yellow round fruits have a close resemblance to lemons and have similar uses.
The dull yellow flesh is very acidic but still sweeter than true lemons.
Meyer lemons are a good choice as your first citrus tree – they are cold-hardy, not quite as demanding for summer sun as most citrus, and self-fertile.



