Meyer lemons (Citrus limon) and Eureka lemons (Citrus limon ‘Allen-Newman’) are the best varieties to grow in a container because they are both hardy, semi-dwarf plants that stay under 10 feet ...

Here are four types of lemon trees you might find at nurseries. Eureka lemons (Citrus x limon ‘Eureka’) is the standard grocery store lemon. When fully ripe, it has a bright yellow rind.