Meyer Lemon Tree - When to expect flowering/lemons?

I have recently purchased a Meyer Lemon Tree which is about 1 yr old @ 20-22 inches in height. Should I expect lemons to grow by next year? how old on average does a tree need to be before it starts producing lemons?

Also do you guys recommend any particular brand of fertilizer for a Meyer lemon tree?

Where are you growing it, geographically speaking? They need a good 6-8 hours of bright sun per day, so unless you have grow lights, you could be up against it. Don't expect fruit til it's about three years old; if I were you, I'd check with a good nursery in your area that specializes in exotics, which should carry citrus fertilizer (citrus needs more acidic conditions. and lots of nitrogen).

Good luck.

I am growing the tree in my condo (top floor) facing the balcony sliding door. It getting all day light coming through balcony screen door.

I actually meant your geographic location - like "Chicagoland" or "Miami," not where in your condo. Not to be a killjoy, but this isn't a Midwestern window-type plant, if you're actually expecting it to flower or bear fruit - we just don't get enough sunlight. As I said, give a *good* nursery a call, and ask their advice regarding anything you can to improve its chances, including providing adequate light and suitable fertilizer, as well as repotting instructions. I'd suggest Chalet in Wilmette.

Chalet Nursery and Garden Shop
(847) 256-0561
3132 Lake Ave
Wilmette, IL

Woops.. sorry I am living in Chicago land (SKOKIE). From what I read Meyer Lemon trees can be grown in colder climates as long as you bring it indoors in the winter. Maybe the amount of sun exposure might be an issue in the Midwest but will see. I will give Chalet a call..thanks for the tip

i used to have a decorative citrus houseplant (variety unknown). it gave some sort of bitter oranges. inedible. i bet you can get some lemons off that tree.

polster

we have two dwarf meyer lemon trees within about 10 minutes of your condo

they are two years old...flowered in the first three months...5-8 fruits is normal...2-5 typically survive...seems to be two crops a year...we're in the middle of the winter crop and one of the trees is now producing a summer crop

you're gonna love the flowers....your whole apartment will smell wonderful

and, I don't know that there's a better drink than a slice of meyer lemon over ice in club soda or tap water

we have never fertilized

Where did you get your trees?

We bought ours from a catalogue...don't remember which one....google dwarf meyer lemon and you'll find a bunch of options