The fruit of the Meyer lemon tree (Citrus × meyeri) is rounder than regular lemons and is only moderately seedy. The rind is thin and soft, with a color that ranges from yellowish-orange to orange.

A lemon tree is one of the most rewarding things you can grow at home — fragrant flowers, glossy leaves, and the occasional actual lemon if conditions are right. They're also more communicative than ...