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One of the most popular. Low spreading growth habit with few thorns. Large yellow-orange fruit when ripe with smooth skin and lower acid level than other lemon varieties. Very high juice content. Plant in warm sheltered position and rich well- drained moist soil in full sun Feed regularly during growing season and water well in summer. Mulch with well-rotted compost. Good in containers. HARVEST – JUN-AUG |
| Height x Width | 2.5 x 2.5 |
| Height Range | Small 1-5m |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Shape / Habit | Round |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Similar to Consider | Genoa, Oranges, Mandarins, Grapefruits |
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| Leaf Colour | Dark Green |
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| Flower Colour | White with pink buds |
| Fragrant? | Yes |
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| Fruit Producing | Yes |
| Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. | |
Citrus trees have become a must have for any garden. Generally they are prolific fruiters and so require an annual feeding to keep vigor, health and maintain fruiting. Easily trimmed to shape as well!
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We also stock Larger growing lemon varieties with a more citric taste. These can include Eureka, Lisbon, Yen Ben, and Genoa. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue. -
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Fruit is small to medium in size with dark green skin, turning yellow. Flesh tangy, juicy and almost seedless. Can be eaten green or yellow. Heavy scented pure white flowers and aromatic foliage. Feed your lime tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. The Persian lime is a cross between key lime and lemon. Trim to shape required. HARVEST – APR - AUG Bearss limes are usually available as well which are very similar. Height x Width 2.5 x 2.5 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Iran Iraq Similar to Consider Lemons, Other Citrus - Leaf
Leaf Colour Lime Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Fruit Producing Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
The Mandarin is a small evergreen citrus TREE with shiny, green, and rather small LEAVES. Over summer FLOWERS appear which are heavily perfumed. FRUIT start to ripen over winter which are small and orange and have a robust sweet taste. Skin is normally thin. Mandarins usually flourish in the smaller garden but can also be grown in a container on a sunny balcony or deck. FEED your mandarin tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. They normally smother themselves in fruit and is therefore well worth growing. Citrus are usually self-fertile. HARVEST May to September. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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A smaller growing tree with smaller bright orange fruit. Classic mandarin flavour, which is robust, and sweet. Normally seedless but can produce pips if cross pollinated with other pipped citrus. HARVEST – JUN-AUG Height x Width 2 x 1.5 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Algeria, Northern Africa Similar to Consider Orange, Tangelo, Satsuma mandarin, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Fruit Producing Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
A small, slow growing, hardy TREE with an open, almost weeping habit of growth with shiny, green, rather small LEAVES.. Fragrant white FLOWERS are followed by orange winter FRUIT that can be picked as soon as they colour. They are quite flat in shape with a thick, loose, very easily peeled skin. The flesh is light orange, juicy, seedless (unless cross-pollinated by neighbouring seedy citrus) with a sweet mild flavour. FEED your mandarin tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. They normally smother themselves in fruit and is therefore well worth growing. Citrus are usually self-fertile. HARVEST May to September. APX 2.5 - 3.0m tall. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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Sweet oranges were mentioned in Chinese literature in 314 BC. Orange TREES are of the most cultivated fruit tree in the world. Deep green, their LEAVES can be boiled to make orange tea! White, fragrant FLOWERS over summer are very fragrant. FRUIT is produced over winter are deep orange with good, juicy, sweet flavour. Can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel. FEED your Orange tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. HARVEST Jul - Sept. Grows to apx 4m tall. The name sinensis means "from China" in Latin Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
