Meyer Lemon Tree Comparison

[@juamiglio]

OMG I would have never know you could buy a meyer lemon tree from Costco and I have been on the hunt. Check my tree nursery and a 4-5yr old tree was $999.00!!!! Their 3-4yr old trees were $299.00 Neither of which I can afford or justify. Costco is one of if not my favorite store!!! You have made my day!! Thank you

[@amandaskryweropinion]

Amanda here from South Africa. I had a little chuckle watching this video. The two trees cannot compare. I didn't even know you could order a tree online but this was fun to watch. Sir you have a good sense of humor. Have fun unboxing.

[@stevejackson4136]

I’ve got 2 Meyer lemon trees I’ve had for years. They are both the size of your small one. The root ball is about the size of a cantaloupe. They both produce large quantities of lemons.

[@diyunboxing4545]

The Costco tree finally started to produce flowers on the lower branches after heavy organic fertilizer, worm castings, and regular Miracle Grow fertilizer to bring the nitrogen levels up. Same for the smaller tree which is now producing quarter size fruit.

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting. Love Costco. And if you didn't like it, you can return that tree at any Costco at any time, no questions asked.

[@mikeoutdoors4729]

Thanks for sharing, very informative. I purchased a tree from Lowes around the size of the smaller one. Just now getting fruit a year+ later. Maybe I would have saved myself the wait if I knew. 👍👍

[@ConnersWorld]

Wow what a beautiful tree from Costco! I will need to look into this!

[@kmw4153]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing this video

[@mattmcghee1137]

One on the left is a rooted cutting and you know the other. I like both. Just depends if you want a bushier tree or one more tree like. I run a citrus page dedicated to growing citrus in containers.

[@corlissyamasaki3476]

Is there a link to your page?

[@sportsonwheelss]

looks like the two trees are in different rootstock. The smaller one might be on dwarf rootstock while the Costco one might not be. If you are planning to plant it in a container, I would go for the small one.

[@diyunboxing4545]

Correct. Both are now in containers, and both are already a pain to move.

[@sportsonwheelss]

@@diyunboxing4545 Try peat moss, pumice, and pearlite to keep soil on the lighter side with good drainage. top off some compost and mulch on top to keep the moisture in.

[@0323mohammed]

And this was a paid commercial lol 😆 😂. The tall one please 🤣

[@toosense]

I've noticed that my smaller trees have done better than the larger ones I've purchased. I think it's because their roots get better established in new soil, idk. They also do better in smaller containers, I think it forces the tree to produce fruit. When I put them in the ground they grow big, but take longer to fruit. I have several in ground lemon and lime trees with no fruit and three small potted lemon trees, probably 2.5 ft tall with about 15 fruit on each one.

[@diyunboxing4545]

The Costco tree finally started to produce flowers on the lower branches after heavy organic fertilizer, worm castings, and regular Miracle Grow fertilizer to bring the nitrogen levels up. Same for the smaller tree which is now producing quarter size fruit.

[@toosense]

@@diyunboxing4545 sounds great, I hope they produce nicely for you. Always a blessing to grow your own fruit.

[@ticaj]

Awesome video! Since I live in a small space, if i ended up with a small tree, I'll put it in a pot.

[@ESW206]

It’s been 9 months where’s our update?!?!?

[@LindenRanch]

Love buying citrus at Costco. Always a much better deal than all local nurseries including Lowes and Home Depot!!!

[@Buckinghamrabbit]

“Oh hell yeah!” No better words for that moment hahaha I’d prefer a grafted tree though- I’d be surprised if costcos contractor didn’t graft, but then again you aught to be able to tell. Who know what that saves them in $ in the production line

[@stellaperez902]

Beautiful Trees i bought a Mayer lemon tree Home Depot 5ft tall for $30..wth flower buds,,4 mnths ago,,,almost ready to mke Lemonade🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋😊💞❣

[@juliosdiy3206]

Wow a 5ft tall meyer is unheard of in my area especially if it cost 30 bucks, my 12 inch was 35 at homedepot.

[@philadelphiagardener]

Both trees are awesome 👌🏾

[@diyunboxing4545]

The Costco tree finally started to produce flowers on the lower branches after heavy organic fertilizer, worm castings, and regular Miracle Grow fertilizer to bring the nitrogen levels up. Same for the smaller tree which is now producing quarter size fruit.

[@pj5491]

Any fruit yet from either?

[@farmermarshall]

I bought a Meyer lemon tree that was about the size of your smaller tree at Lowe's for $30 one year after your video was made. I see the Costco tree is $79.99 one year after your video was made.

[@jenniferblair9569]

Yes a big difference. Thanks

[@mikep490]

When I order citrus, I'm more interested in root ball size and condition. If looking for decoration, the Costco is superior but I prefer to keep my citrus short, more like a bush. I do prefer the grafted varieties, if done by a knowlegeable nursery.

[@desaltzman8762]

Will you up pot trees or leave them in original containers?

[@DIYFermentation]

They were both repotted in larger more decorative containers. The smaller tree has already produced flowers, the larger tree is healthy, but not showing any signs of growth despite adding organic fertilizers & worm castings to both.

[@desaltzman8762]

@@DIYFermentation very interesting. I’m thinking of getting lemon tree in container and hoping they go on sale during fall months. Keep us updated on tree comparisons and which is better way to go.

[@asasupplies8749]

@@DIYFermentation make sure you use slightly acid soil for citrus. Add sand to your soil to make sure the pot drains well. Also, use perlite to make sure the roots breathe.

[@joshuasteele5108]

@@DIYFermentation "organic" fertilizers take a very long time to become bioavailable to your plant and that effect is exaggerated in container plants. Feed that bad boy some petes 20/20/20 mixed with fish emulsion for your micros and watch it explode. I have a costco meyer lemon just like yours in a 25 gallon pot using miracle grow organic moisture control (all from costco) feeding organic fertilizer and had slow growth until I switched to the real deal. That said I still utilize the organic stuff in all my potted plants for the slow release qualities.

[@joshuasteele5108]

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[@mariaherradi8732]

I found a recipe for citrus plant with hardwood ashes .coffee ground and eggshells that get them beautiful and full of fruits .

[@diyunboxing4545]

The Costco tree finally started to produce flowers on the lower branches after heavy organic fertilizer, worm castings, and regular Miracle Grow fertilizer to bring the nitrogen levels up. Same for the smaller tree which is now producing quarter size fruit.

[@karenherkless8694]

Thank you 😇 very informative!

[@sarahcarpenter7270]

I grew my two from a Florida lemon picked right after the tree had 6 but gave some away

[@gg-gn3re]

as far as lemon trees go the shorter one looks a lot better. they must have them all growing really close together at costco so none have lower branches or something because there's no light

[@diyunboxing4545]

Here I have full sun all day. The Costco tree finally started to produce flowers on the lower branches after heavy organic fertilizer, worm castings, and regular Miracle Grow fertilizer to bring the nitrogen levels up. Same for the smaller tree which is now producing quarter size fruit.

[@dr.keithvolstad3971]

Florida native here... grew up in citrus groves and am a Florida Certified Landscape Designer, for 25 years. The Meyer on the right, from Costco, in nursery parlance, is a "standard" tree. Meaning, it was grown to have a leafless trunk with a central stem (usually 3-4' of "Gray wood" for potting). It looks perfectly fine with a very nice canopy, and will be beautiful with a twin in pots. Thank you for the comparison with your shopping! H Depot usually sells them that size in the $50 range here in Florida. A 3 Gal. pot should run you $25. Enjoy all!

[@rickydeez7251]

If im not mistaken, real Meyer trees are small. You can say they are more shrub type bush and not a tree, this small tree produces some of the best-looking, almost orange lemony tasting lemons that you will never see in most markets, you have a grafted tree that tells me it may not be a full breed Meyer but grafted with another high breed to promote faster fruit grow that may create a thicker peel compared to the more darker yellowish thinner peeling and easier to peel original Meyer tree. It seems that looks are more important to you to have full grow trees in your yard. I will choose the small tree just to have enjoy this breed of wonderful tasting lemons. My advanced for you would be to keep the small one also and plant it somewhere like a shrub would be planted around your home.

[@cedricmoore8053]

Great job!

[@bettyfox2220]

Wow!!❤

[@sarahcarpenter7270]

The tall one

[@angelmane12]

Nice

[@juliosdiy3206]

Costco does not look like dwarf if its that tall it should be fruiting already.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

yep.

[@sarahcarpenter7270]

Christmas at your house