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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 Container Citrus Panic Button!!



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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).

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).

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. Sweetened for a delicious drink or use as a lime substitute. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $24.99 1 gal (1-2ft).

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).




COASTAL KIMBROUGH SATSUMA TANGERINE Same great satsuma variety but on sour lemon rootstock (Volke Ameriana). Great for south Florida and coastal areas. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

KING TANGERINE Cold-hardy citrus. One of the mandarin tangerines, known for its loose easy to peel zipper skin. King is a rich flavored fruit ripening in mid November. Excellent selection.Self fertile. Zones 8B-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).

NOVA TANGELO This mandarin-like thornless tree produces 3 in.,smooth, reddish-orange, juicy, sweet fruit. Use Page or Orlando for pollination, but this one has been semi-self fertile in the nursery. 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).

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).

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. $49.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

HARVEY LEMON Very much like its cousin, Eureka, but more cold hardy, having survived some of the disastrous deep freezes in Florida during the '60's and '70's. With its typical lemon shape and tart, juicy true lemon flavor, it most resembles the lemons you buy in the grocery store. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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. $49.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

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. $24.99 1 gal (1-2ft).

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).

YUZU LEMON A really cold hardy lemon - withstands 12 F! Like a traditional lemon in the kitchen and the peel makes the best lemoncello according to one of our long time customers (thanks, Barry!). Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

LIMES

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 (2-3ft).

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). Available Fall 2010.

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

DUNCAN GRAPEFRUIT Duncan is a white- fleshed, old fashioned grapefruit with a true grapefruit flavor and some seeds. Most cold hardy variety. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

FLAME GRAPEFRUIT Medium-sized fruit is blush red on the outside, intensely red on the inside. Much heavier bearer than most varieties. Very juicy grapefruit, with a rich flavor and few or no seeds. Holds on the tree for months, making it an excellent container plant. Self-fertile. Zones 8B-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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).

RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT The first grapefruit to be granted a U.S. patent (in 1929), Ruby made Texas famous in the early days of commercial citrus growing. Red-blushed yellow rind and luscious deep ruby flesh that fades to pink at maturity, with the naturally sweet-tart juicy flavor we all are familiar with. 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).

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).

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