Ok..here goes! My Meyer Lemon seemed to do well in the heated (and AC) greenhouse. NOPE! In summer aphids attacked leaves and flowers. In winter…it “just existed.” Last spring the tree lost ALL its leaves! I moved it outside in an area that would receive sun and late afternoon shade. THRIVED! Big, luscious green leaves! But I couldn’t leave it there this winter fearing snow and 20’s temperatures may kill it. Moved it to the front porch..south-facing. Still gets into 20’s and teens but row covering helps. It’s doing fine…no leaves lost, freezing temps didn’t destroy it! Think I will leave it there from now on..see what happens. These trees are hardier than you think!
Ok..here goes! My Meyer Lemon seemed to do well in the heated (and AC) greenhouse. NOPE! In summer aphids attacked leaves and flowers. In winter…it “just existed.” Last spring the tree lost ALL its leaves! I moved it outside in an area that would receive sun and late afternoon shade. THRIVED! Big, luscious green leaves! But I couldn’t leave it there this winter fearing snow and 20’s temperatures may kill it. Moved it to the front porch..south-facing. Still gets into 20’s and teens but row covering helps. It’s doing fine…no leaves lost, freezing temps didn’t destroy it! Think I will leave it there from now on..see what happens. These trees are hardier than you think!