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Living in Zones 8B and 8 certainly has its blessings, and one of these is
being able to not only grow temperate fruits like apples and peaches, but also having the pleasure
of growing citrus. At one time, the upper Gulf Coast was a major citrus producing region, with a peak
of 12,000 acres in the 1940s. There are still pockets of commercially grown citrus in Lousiana. Texas,
Louisiana and Florida have active breeding programs that are producing some excellent cold hardy varieties.
Most of the success in growing citrus in the colder regions lies in the selection of these cold hardy
varieties, but it is also important to have trees grafted on the correct rootstock. The Trifoliate Orange is
used in the colder regions, as it is the only deciduous rootstock. This keeps the tree in deep dormancy in
the winter, thereby preventing tender growth during winter warm spells. We currently use three
Trifoliate rootstocks: Flying Dragon, a dwarfing rootstock, Large Flower Trifoliate, a semi-dwarfing rootstook,
and Swingle, which is vigorous. Please note that we can only ship citrus within the state of Florida. All citrus are self-pollinating unless otherwise noted.
The Facts on Cold Hardy Citrus
Most people lose their citrus trees in the first or second year of the tree's life. It pays to protect these small trees during 25 degrees F or lower freezes. Here are some things to remember:
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We Ain't Afraid of No Cold! Think your area is just too cold to grow citrus?
Then try these super cold hardy selections:
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Container Citrus
For areas where winter temperatures drop too low for growing citrus outside, try growing your citrus in containers. Some of the more unique varieties like blood oranges, keylimes and citron can only be grown in containers north of the tropics. It's the sure way to enjoy this fruit as well as giving you the ultimate access to the wide world of citrus varieties.
Citrus trees are the perfect container tree. Their fibrous root system adapts well to a lifetime in a pot and their evergreen foliage and colorful fruits are the perfect accent to a patio or atrium setting. Most of our trees are grown on Flying Dragon and Large Flowering Trifoliate rootstocks. Either of these dwarfing rootstocks are an ideal choice for your container citrus trees.
Every few years you should trim the outside
of the rootball about 1-2 inches, add fresh
potting soil, and reset in your container. For complete directions on cultivation, push the
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Year `Round Color
There is something special about citrus. Beautiful evergreen plants with lush, bright green foliage and heavenly fragrant blooms. Tuck them around your windows so that you can enjoy their sweet fragrance in the house.
The kumquats, lemons, limequats and Chinotto Orange, with their dense growth, can be easily sheared into any shape or form. Use them for hedges or foundation plants around the house or to line pathways. Or espalier them against a sunny wall.
The oranges and grapefruit will grow larger, so are best trained into small round trees, and make excellent specimens. |
Citrus trees prefer an acid
soil amendment like peat moss, and full sun. 3 gallon trees. Please call us for availability of larger sizes--
sometimes we have a few bigger trees that can be shipped.
Sorry, but due to agricultural restrictions, we cannot ship citrus out of Florida.
ORANGES
AMBERSWEET ORANGE Mandarin x Sweet Orange hybrid is one of
the most cold hardy sweet oranges we have. This is a juice
orange that ripens early and is super sweet. If you want fresh
squeezed orange juice for breakfast, this is the one for you! Self fertile. Zones
8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
CHINOTTO ORANGE As cold hardy as a satsuma
and extremely ornamental. Beautiful, fine textured, small
pointed leaves closely spaced on a dense dwarf tree. Spring
brings millions of sweetly scented blossoms after which the trees
turn a solid orange color with tight clusters of medium sized
oranges. The fruit is very juicy and tangy. Makes a delicious
orange juice. Used in Spain to make candied oranges.
Self-fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
HAMLIN ORANGE Cold-hardy citrus. Early-ripening, large sweet orange with a delicious tangy sweet flavor.
Excellent juiced or for fresh eating. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
MID SWEET ORANGE
A sweet orange close to the pineapple orange. Medium sized and holds well on
the tree--a great dooryard fruit! Self fertile.
Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
PAGE ORANGE Too small and soft to ship so you'll
never find this variety in the grocery store. But it is without
a doubt the richest, sweetest, most flavorful orange you'll
ever put in your mouth. The trees are fairly cold tolerant and
the fruit is harvested before the first freeze. Needs
Orlando Tangelo or Clementine Tangerine for cross pollination. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
PARSON BROWN ORANGE Strong grower with good
cold tolerance. Fruit is large, very juicy and has a rich, spicy flavor.
One of the best varieties for fresh sqeezed orange juice.
Fruit holds well on the tree. Self Fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
PINEAPPLE ORANGE Pineapple-scented fruit with a rich flavor, makes this orange a mid-season favorite. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
RHODE RED VALENCIA ORANGE Discovered in 1955 at Sebring, Florida, the Rhode Red produces more juice that the Valencia and is less acidic. Deep orange colored flesh. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
SOUR ORANGE This is the old time original Florida Sour Orange. Great for cooking with and marinating meats. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
TEMPLE ORANGE Originating in Jamaica, this tangerine/orange cross (Tangor) was brought to Florida in the early 1900's. Beautiful fruit, excellent flavor and an easy to peel skin makes Temple a great choice. Pollinates Minneola, Nova, and Orlando Tangelos and Robinson and Sunburst Tangerines. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
BLOOD ORANGES
MORO BLOOD ORANGE A very early ripening variety.
Flesh is violet or burgandy-colored with a rusty red blush.
Juicy, with a distinctive raspberry flavor. Self-fertile.
Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
SANGUINELLI BLOOD ORANGE
Oblong fruit with red blushed skin. Centers are streaked with red and orange. Rich raspberry flavored juice.
Self-fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
NAVEL ORANGES
CARA CARA NAVEL ORANGE Same
great rich and sweet flavor as other navel oranges, but it ripens early enough to escape freezes that might ruin the fruit.
Great variety for marginal areas. Unusual deep reddish orange flesh.
Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
GLEN NAVEL ORANGE Originating from Glen St. Mary's
Nursery in north Florida. Glen is one of the navels relied upon for commercial production.
Bountiful crops of large, bright orange fruit with an open, non-protruding navel, ripening November to January. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
TANGERINES
BROWN SELECT SATSUMA Older variety but one of the sweetest satsuma tangerines. Seedless
and juicy. Ripens 1-2 weeks ahead of Owari.
Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
CALAMONDIN Spectacular ornamental, bearing bright orange,
tiny tangerines. Pulp is acidic and juicy. Sweeten for
a delicious drink or use as a lime substitute. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (2-3ft).
DANCY TANGERINE One of the all-time favorite tangerines,
these bright orange little gems are surely what Santa used to leave in your stocking.
Both pulp and juice are rich and sweet, and the very thin rind is easily peeled. Some seeds.
Trees tend to alternate between a heavy-bearing crop of small fruit one year and a smaller crop of larger fruit the next year.
Ripens December/January. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
FINA SODEA CLEMENTINE TANGERINE A chance seedling of Clementine discovered in
Morocco. Few seeds and a large, sweet fruit from a high yielding tree. Needs Orlando Tangelo or Page Orange to pollinate.
Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
FREMONT TANGERINE
Fine, "orange Life-Saver" flavor distinguishes this small, somewhat seedy tangerine, a cross
between Clementine and Ponkan, from the others. Medium-thick rind is easy to peel, and
inside is a deep-orange rich sweet flesh that maintains its juiciness for up to three months
after ripening on the tree. Ripens mid-season, heavy bearer.
Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
KIMBROUGH SATSUMA TANGERINE A new release from L.S.U. Noted for its large size and the fact it has fewer seeds than other varieties of Satsuma.
Excellent flavor. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
OWARI SATSUMA TANGERINE One of the oldest varieties. Fruit is large, thick-skinned and easy to peel. Flavor is excellent. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
PONKAN TANGERINE
One of the oldest and most popular mandarin tangerines, thought to have originated in India.
Ponkan is distinctive for its oblate shape, often having a short "collar" or neck. The sweet, tender, juicy flesh is pleasantly aromatic and has
a rich, bright orange color. Fruit contains few seeds, ripens in December and January. The Ponkan tree is an upright grower, hardy to about
18-22F. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal(3-4ft).
ROBINSON TANGERINE Early ripening tangerines with a rich,
sweet flavor. Deep, reddish-orange fruit ripens in early
December. One of the best for our area. Needs Orlando Tangelo to pollinate. Zones 8B-10.
$49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
SUNBURST TANGERINE Said to be the most widely planted mandarin hybrid in the world,
Sunburst is known for consistently high quality taste and dependable production. Deep orange color appears early in the season,
and is an indicator of high sugar content and high acidity. Cut into a cross section, the twelve segments are said to resemble the aureole
of the sun, thus its name. Very juicy, some seeds. Not a zipper-skin. The vigorous, upright tree tends to be alternate-bearing,
and the fruit benefits from thinning in heavy years. Fruit ripens in November/December. Pollinate with Orlando, Nova,
or Robinson to achieve maximum fruit set. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft)
TANGELOS
MINNEOLA TANGELO
A cross between a Duncan grapefruit (sour!) and a Dancy tangerine (sweet!) resulted in one honey of a fruit. Also know as "Honeybell" because of its sweetness and bell-like shape.
Use Dancy, Clementine, Temple or Sunburst for pollination. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
ORLANDO TANGELO
Most cold tolerant of the
tangelos. Tangelos are a cross between Oranges and Grapefruit
They have the same sugary sweetness and ease of peeling as
an orange but with an additional sprightly flavor. Ripens
before the first freezes. Needs Page Orange or Clementine
Tangerine for pollination. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
UGLI TANGELO Yep, it's definitely ugly to look at, but
it's one of the sweetest tangelos you'll ever eat. Fruit is bumpy
and misshaped, but flesh is tender and sweet with an out of
this world flavor. Ripens in November. Self fertile. Zones
8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
WEKIWA TANGELO For the citrus fanatic or for the horticultural nut who THINKS he has everything, we offer this unusual hybrid between a Sampson Tangelo and an unspecified (we would call it "mystery") grapefruit. The irresistible result is a very juicy tangelo which looks and tastes like a pink grapefruit (red-blushed pulp, yellow rind),
but is sweet like a tangerine, and the size of one. Sometimes known as pink tangelo (or "Lavender Gem"), it can be substituted for grapefruit.
Easily separated into 12 segments with few seeds. We can't wait to taste these! Fruits ripen in January.Self fertile.
Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
LEMONS
EUREKA LEMON Grow the lemon you see at the grocery.
Rounded fruit with a thick rind and sharp flavor. Container grown in nothern
climates. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $24.99 1 gal (1-2ft).
MEYER LEMON A lemon hybrid from China with a
superior flavor. 1/4 tangelo and 3/4 lemon, this variety is more cold
hardy than most lemons. Year `round producers of thin-skinned,
juicy lemons. Excellent container or hedge plant. Self-fertile.
Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (2-3ft).
PONDEROSA LEMON Just what Hoss Cartwright would eat.
Called the nine-pound lemon! Huge, grapefruit-sized fruit
are juicy and mildly tart, making excellent
fresh-squeezed lemonade. Bears year `round. Excellent container tree.
Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $24.99 1 gal (1-2ft).
SANBOKAN LEMON Like biting into a glass of sweet lemonade. Terrific flavor in a sweet lemon. Knobby rind with a fabulous center. Container grown in nothern
climates. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (2-3ft).
SWEET LULANA LEMON Make your own PINK
lemonade. The highly unusual foliage is splashed with white and green.
Fruit looks like striped watermelon when it's immature.
Skin turns yellow when ripe. Flesh and juice are pink. Container grown in nothern
climates. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $24.99 1 gal (1-2ft).
LIMES
KAFFIR LIME A favorite Thai spice. The tender leaves
and rind are finely chopped to impart a unique, oily lime
flavor. Seedless juice is great, too. Use in a wide variety of
dishes. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $59.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
LIMEQUAT Cold hardy limes! Limequats are derived from breeding the Mexican Lime with the cold
hardy kumquat. The results are a thin-skinned lime, very much in flavor and character of a Florida Key Lime. The highly
productive trees bear limes year round. They make one of the finest container plants for the patio gardener. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10.
$49.99 3 gal (2-3ft).
PERSIAN LIME Heavy producer of traditional green-skinned limes.
Fruits year `round in a container. Excellent patio plant!
Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
KUMQUATS
MEIWA KUMQUAT Beautiful quarter-sized, bright
orange fruit cover a lush, small tree. Ideal citrus variety
for container planting or short hedges. Meiwa is a very different
type kumquat than the "Nagami'' variety. It's larger
and sweeter and has a more tender rind. It is the most
preferred fresh-eating kumquat. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
NAGAMI KUMQUAT Long and oval shaped, a fruit of a
light golden color. Tree habit is identical to the Meiwa variety,
lush and compact. This variety is most prized for the beauty of
the fruit and the delicious preserves and marmalades made from
it. Kumquats make beautiful low hedges or container plants.
Self-fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
GRAPEFRUITS
MARSH GRAPEFRUIT This familiar white grapefruit accounts for 40%
of Florida's commercial grapefruit production, and for good reason. Sugar and acid are nicely balanced,
and the juicy flavor is classic. Big pale yellow fruit are often seedless, and hold on the tree for a very long time.
Typically they mature in September or October, and can be harvested until the following June.
Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
NAVEL GRAPEFRUIT Yeah, a seedless grapefruit with a belly button (navel)! Through careful selection
starting with a 100 year old seedy grapefruit tree in Winter Garden, FL, this gem was developed .
A little smaller that other grapefruits. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft) .
RIO RED GRAPEFRUIT
Medium-large nearly seedless fruit is another of the deep pink family
related to Ruby, originating from Texas in 1984. Increasing in popularity, Rio is sweeter than
Ruby Red, excellent for juicing or eating fresh. Round fruit has an overall reddish tinge on the
outside, and has a halo of light around the dark inside when viewed in cross-section. Hardy
and vigorous. Self-fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
PUMMELOS
Pummelos are indeed a strange fruit.
Closely related to a grapefruit, a pummelo is the
largest citrus known. Some varieties can be as large
as basketballs. They have a very thick rind, a
firm flesh and a lower juice content than a
grapefruit. Pummelos come in white-fleshed and
pink-fleshed varieties, like grapefruit. In the Far
East, pummelos are the preferred fruit, having a
sweeter, less bitter flavor than a grapefruit. Pummelos
are less sensitive to cold than grapefruit and
require less heat to ripen. They have a better flavor
when grown in colder areas and can be harvested earlier.
HIRADO BUTAN PINK PUMMELO Hirado Butan is a
pink- fleshed pummelo with a marvelously sweet grapefruit
flavor. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
ORA BLANCA Pummelo grapefruit hybrid. Large 6-in.
fruit are thin-skinned. The pale, white flesh has a superior
sweet, grapefruit flavor. Very juicy. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10.
$49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
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