Let it flower and set fruit. Once the fruit is the size of a pea you can remove it. I would leave a few on. A picture would help.

Steve

Here are some pics, Steve. The tree is so much more spindly than it was when I got it. It's producing big bunches of buds. No leaves though. I think I fear having a tree that looks like one I saw at the nursery. No leaves at all and covered in buds.

Don't panic yet. My Meyer tree was losing leaves after a month or two being in the house. It was caused by environment change. I was stressing about it too because it was sprouting new blossoms all over. I thought death was forthcoming because no new leaves were accompanying it. Well now, new leaves are flushing out. Keep it in the sun and hopefully it will develop new leaves too. Hang in there. Spring is around the corner.

The largest period of leaf fall for citrus trees, is during flowering. The tree recognizes that at this special time of the year flowers are more important for the future than its foliage. Flowering takes much of the trees energy (carbohydrates). If you had a large in ground tree, you would not be able to pick them up, you would have to rake them up. Leaf fall during flowering is a normal process.

I agree with Silica and Dave...The only reason why I like the Meyer is because they flower profusely when happy which can be quite rare for most! I'm about to rip mine out of the ground and plant something different but I have no clue of what is worth the change out?

Silica, what is your favorite citrus tree worth planting in ground one that gives lots of flowers and fragrance? The fruit is not important to me. Thanks .

Mike

New Zealand lemonade tree!!!!!!

Really? Are Meyers that bad? I've never had one, but it seemed to be the easiest lemon tree to grow according to everything I'd ever read online. I have a Variegated Eureka as well. It's a sad little thing, but it actually seems less fussy. Are there less fussy types of citrus that are actually, for lack of a better word, useful?

All citrus trees are a pain in winter time. after time goes by you will learn what your Meyer needs to be healthy. It will be a little harder than other types of citrus.

Steve

Mike, currently my favorite citrus tree, is an in ground Valentine Pummelo, with an in ground Cara Cara a close second. Mike what zone are you located in? Are you warm enough for an in ground tree?

Silica I am curious as to your growing zone. I thought you were central Canada Zone 3-5.

Silica, thanks very much. I will give that tree a try come spring. I actually live in New England Zone 6a but I'll plant the tree in the ground inside my greenhouse. The funny thing is that the Lemon Meyer I have in there has grown much fruit and done well. but still not one of my favorite trees. I keep it warm in there and the ground is exposed. I also have two Kumquats growing in there in the ground, one Nagami and one Kishu. So far so good. Thanks again

I never thought to plant my Cara Cara in the ground. I just might try that one too.

Mike, can you post some pics of your in ground trees?