When I was in Italy a few months back the wife fell in love with some miniature lemon trees. We'd like to get some for some pots. anyone know who might carry these things?

Any place outside of LA is prohinited from shipping due to citrus disease political protective BS.

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Posted by aVatiger

Water

Member since Jan 2006

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 2:01 pm to Motorboat

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When I was in Italy a few months back

well aren't we the world traveler

but those are cool trees, i know there are people that will transport them as they do up here in maine to send christmas wreaths out of state...

yes, they can't even send wreaths out of state, it's crazy

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Posted by hogdaddy

Krotz Springs

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 2:06 pm to Motorboat

Here you go. LINK

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Now is the ideal time to plant trees.
I Have Navel Orange/ Satsuma/ Meyers lemons are the #1 backyard citrus tree worldwide. Satsumas are #2. Keep in mind that Meyers Lemons will produce a lot in this area, 3 times a year. Call Billy (985)515-2004
We also have Dwarf Navel Orange & Dwarf Satsuma Trees

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Improved Meyers lemons are the #1 backyard citrus tree worldwide. Keep in mind that Meyers Lemons will produce a lot in this area, 3 times a year. Trees are in 5 gallon pots at $35 each.

Metairie, La.

Check out 100 things to do with a Meyers Lemon https://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-meyerlemons16jan16,0,6127318.story

I also have Lisbon (Regular Lemon), Ponderosa (Giant Lemon) for $35 each and Dwarf Meyers Lemons.

https://citrustreesnola.com
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Posted by Chris4x4gill2

North Alabama

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 2:11 pm to hogdaddy

I have 5 miniature Limes. The first two I picked up late in season at Home Depot. Surprisingly they did well and produced fruit. I thought I lost them last winter so I bought three new ones from a catalog. I think they came from a nursery in virginia so no help to you if you cant import them.

Just last week I saw that my original two had produced sprouts from the root balls. So now I have those as well growing again.

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Posted by Dusty Bottoms

Guadalajara

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 3:35 pm to Chris4x4gill2

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Just last week I saw that my original two had produced sprouts from the root balls. So now I have those as well growing again.

Anything growing below the graft line will not produce what you are looking for, as the root stock is a totally different plant. The citrus tree dies, but the root stock often survives because it is more cold hardy. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

For the OP, Meyer Lemon is the way to go. You can find them at nurseries, Lowe's, craigslist, all over. If you are in S. LA, you should have great success with Satsumas as well. Owari Satsuma is the way to go. This pdf from LSU Ag is great info.

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