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Citrus Trees

Citrus are a great addition to any garden and can be grown for many years in pots or planted in the soil in those parts of the country with a reasonably mild climate. The fruits ripen from the late Autumn until mid-spring, but the tree is active at all times of the year with flowers, fruitlets and mature fruits on the tree all at the same time. Citrus will thrive in temperatures above 5ºC and cope with occasional drops below freezing for short periods. During the winter months if the temperature drops below freezing, trees in pots should be moved to a glasshouse, garage or shed and trees planted in the open ground should be wrapped with fleece whilst temperatures stay low. Citrus are not house plants and will not succeed in the environment of central heating.

 

Our citrus trees are grafted on to Poncirus trifoliata rootstock and are 3-4 years old. They are supplied in 5.5 litre pots and are 60-90cm (2-3ft) tall on despatch (measured from the base of the pot). Trees are usually available all year except from April to late May when the new growth is coming through.

 

*Our citrus trees are despatched by carrier direct from our supplier. Delivery surcharges may apply to offshore Islands and parts of Scotland. If your delivery postcode falls into one of these areas we request that you contact us prior to placing an order so that we can advise you of any delivery surcharge. Alternatively, we will contact you prior to despatch to advise you of any delivery surcharge.


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(image for) Calamondin Tree (Calamansi Lime)
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(image for) Finger Lime Tree (Caviar Lime)
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(image for) Four Seasons Lemon Tree (Lunario Lemon)
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(image for) Hand of Buddha Tree
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(image for) Kaffir Lime Tree (Makrut Lime)
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(image for) Limetta Tree (Sweet Lime)
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(image for) Meyer Lemon Tree
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(image for) Rangpur Lime Tree (Mandarin Lime)
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(image for) Satsuma Tree
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(image for) Tahiti Lime Tree
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