Citrus x meyeri is the most popular lemon cultivar for home gardens. It is cold-hardy and quick to commence fruiting, making it an ideal choice for gardeners. Citrus x meyeri has a low-spreading growth habit, which will create a large bush. Its large fruit has a high juice content and lower acid level than other cultivars, giving it a unique flavor profile. As a hybrid lemon, it has a sweeter taste than true lemons. Citrus x meyeri is also an excellent choice for growing in containers. Once established, it will fruit all year round, with the biggest crops occurring in the autumn and winter seasons. Citrus x meyeri has scented white flowers that bloom throughout the year, and it is self-fertile, meaning that it does not require additional pollination from other trees to produce fruit. Citrus x meyeri is evergreen and most likely a hybrid between Citrus medica and the hybrid formed between Citrus maxima and Citrus reticulata. Citrus x meyeri is evergreen and native to China. Learn more about Citrus x meyeri. Citrus x meyeri was discovered growing in Beijing, China by agricultural explorer Frank Nicholas Meyer, an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, although it was established in China many hundreds of years before he introduced it to America.