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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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

BOUQUET de FLEURS ORANGE New for 2008! The sweet fragrance of citrus blossoms is intensified in this variety, so much so that it's a favorite for making French perfumes. A low-growing, umbrella-shaped tree, it's often used as an ornamental hedge (for instance, at the University of California-Riverside). The small to medium-sized oranges are somewhat flattened, easy to peel, with few seeds. The juicy, sour fruit is high in pectin content, making a great choice for marmalade and other cooking uses. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

EARLY GOLD ORANGE Strain recently developed by South Florida Community College. Great flavor in an early ripening orange. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

GARDNER ORANGE Similar to Pineapple orange, but more cold tolerant and ripening later, from January to March. Medium sized fruit with good color and flavor, some seeds. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 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 8BB-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

ROBLE ORANGE Cold-hardy citrus. A highly recommended sweet orange of superior quality. Light-orange fruit has a brilliant-orange very juicy pulp. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

SEVILLE SOUR ORANGE Extremely cold tolerant orange. Spanish classic variety, much used in Caribbean cooking. Fruit is large with a tangy sour flavor. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

SWEET BETTY ORANGE Extremely cold tolerant sweet orange discovered as a seedling in Panacea Florida. Fruit is large and intensely sweet. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

SWEET DREAMS ORANGE Sweet Dreams is a sport of Valencia, and much resembles its very popular parent in quality and size, as well as ripening time (Feb. thru June). However, Sweet Dreams is dressed to impress, being stunningly variegated, with stripes of creamy white highlighting both the foliage and the fruit. Because of its late ripening, we consider this one to be a container citrus here in our zone. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

US 119 ORANGE Extremely cold tolerant orange. Reports of it withstanding 4 F. Fruit is large with a tangy sweet flavor much like Hamlin. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

VALENCIA ORANGE Classic sweet orange with a terrific flavor. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

WESTIN ORANGE Westin Orange: Early maturing, slightly flattened sweet orange with excellent color and flavor. One of the top Brazilian varieties, it's seedless. Vigorous, productive tree. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

TANGERINES

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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

CHANGSHI TANGERINE Our most cold hardy tangerine. We have heard reports of this variety surviving freezes of 4 degrees F. Fruit is medium sized with an easy-to-peel skin and a wonderfully rich tangerine-flavored flesh. A definite must for areas normally too cold to produce citrus. Very limited availability. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

CLEMENTINE TANGERINE Thought to be a mandarin-orange hybrid. Large, loose-skinned tangerines. One of the best flavored . Used in many breeding programs for its flavor. Ambersweet Orange and Nova Tangelo have Clementine in their parentage. Needs Orlando Tangelo or Page Orange to pollinate. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

DANCY TANGERINE 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

FALLGLO TANGERINE New for 2008! Classified sometimes as a tangerine, sometimes as a mandarin, Fallglo's parentage is very complex, including some of mandarin, some of grapefruit, and some of orange. This makes it a large, juicy tangerine (up to 3 ¼”) and gives it a distinctively delicious sweet flavor unique among tangerines. The deep reddish-orange peel is easy to remove, but there will be seeds. Fallglo trees will look somewhat different from other citrus, being lighter green in color with narrow leaves and a nice upright habit, also no thorns. Self-fertile, they ripen early, beginning in late September and peaking about Thanksgiving. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

FREMONT TANGERINE New for 2008! 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. $39.99 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. $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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

MARISOL CLEMENTINE TANGERINE Marisol is the earliest maturing Clementine, and usually hits the markets several weeks ahead of the others. Deep orange-red, predominantly seedless fruit is easy to peel, wonderfully aromatic. The rich, delicious flavor is best enjoyed when freshly ripe. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

NULES CLEMENTINE TANGERINE Also known as "Clemenules" or "DeNules", this is currently the most popular clementine grown. It's considered one of the best for sweetness and flavor, and the tree is a reliable producer (seedless when grown alone, more seeds if cross-pollenated with another variety). As with all zipper-skin fruit, it is best to clip when ripe, rather than pull off the tree. Should be harvested as soon as ripe, and they will keep well in storage. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

ORTANIQUE MANDRIN TANGERINE Ortanique: From Jamaica, mon, and it's name is a blend of ORange, TANgerine, and unIQUE. It's usually classified as a mandarin or a tangor. As with all citrus, climate affects the appearance and flavor of the fruit. In Jamaica, it is seedless, thin-skinned and pale orange. In less tropical climes, it may be deep orange, seedier, and with a thicker rind. Always, it will be good-sized and juicy, with good eating quality. Seediness also depends on pollination, with trees planted in isolation from other citrus varieties being seedless. The vigorous, spreading tree goes into production at a young age, and hand-thinning of fruit is usually necessary the first few years. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

OSCEOLA TANGERINE New for 2008! Medium-small fruit with tangy flavor is high acid and high sugar content. It ripens early, in October-November. Glossy coral-red skin is leathery and easy to peel but Osceola will have seeds. This one needs a pollinator, Orlando or Temple. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

SUNBURST TANGERINE 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

TANGELOS

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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

UGLI TANGELO Yep, it's definitely ugly to look at, but it's one of the sweetest oranges 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. $39.99 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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

DREAM NAVEL ORANGE Discovered in Orlando in the '40's, Dream is known for being easy to peel, sweet and juicy and less acidic than other navels. Small to medium-sized, pale orange inside and out, and delectably fragrant (described as having "a pleasant ripe-mango aroma"). Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

LANE LATE NAVEL ORANGE Discovered in Australia in 1950, this one is a later maturing navel than Washington (3 months later), as you might expect from the name. It has a smooth peel a nd small navel, but more importantly, it has a fine rich flavor, like its parent. Great fresh or for juice. Stores well on the tree for up to seven months after ripe, extending your morning fresh o.j. season considerably. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

NAVEL x MANDARIN ORANGE A cold tolerant navel. This variety has just enough satsuma bred into it to give it the cold tolerance it needs. Fruit is medium sized, flat in shape, with a thin skin and a tender, sweet navel flavor. Ripe late October. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

WASHINGTON NAVEL ORANGE Said to be the mother of all navel oranges, Washington set the industry standard way back in the 1880's, so you know it's got to be a winner. All other navels are supposedly derived from this large, easy-to-peel, sweet and juicy (seedless) fruit. Lovely small "weeping" tree produces prolifically and reliably. Ripens in 10 months, from November through January. Self-fertile and cold-hardy to about 27 degrees (remember, cold hardiness is achieved gradually, starting at about 3 years maturity). Self fertile. Zones 9-10.$39.99 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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

ICHANG LEMON In the lemon group, this variety is known for its extreme cold tolerance. Long, pointed fruit with a thick, tender rind and sharp, snappy flavor. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

TIWANICA LEMON Our most cold hardy lemon. Withstands 10 F. Large grapefruit-sized fruit with a high acid content. Excellent juice lemon. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

YUZU LEMON A really cold hardy lemon. Withstands 12 F. Like a traditional lemon in the kitchen. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

LIMES

FINGER LIMES Very unusual, ancient form of citrus. Slow growing dwarf trees with tiny, densly packed leaves. Fruit is banana-shaped. To harvest, split the pods open. Out spring hundreds of tiny lime juice-filled bubbles. They separate easily and are fantastic spinkled in salads, pie or cocktails. Self-fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 1 gal (1-2ft). $69.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

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. $29.99 1 gal (1-2ft).

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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (2-3ft).

RANGPUR LIME Super cold hardy limes! Small, compact trees produce beautiful red-fleshed limes much like Key Limes in size and flavor. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

RED LIME Super cold hardy limes (even a little better than Rangpur)! Small, compact trees produce beautiful red-fleshed limes much like Key Limes in size and flavor. This is a rare find. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

KUMQUATS

MARUMI KUMQUAT Small, thin-skinned orange kumquat on a on a rounded, small tree. Juicy, tangy fruit that sweetens up after frost. A little known variety, back for the first time in several years. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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. $39.99 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. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

NIPPON ORANGEQUAT Orangequats are a hybrid between oranges and kumquats. They are eaten in the same way as a kumquat (skin and all). Orangequats are larger, with a thick, tender sweet skin and a juicy, sour center. The trees are extremely cold hardy and small, making them an ideal container or hedge plant. Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

MORTON CITRANGEQUAT Morton is new for us and we have yet to taste the actual fruit. Gleaned from the Annual Report of the Department of Agriculture (1905, when Morton was just about to be released to growers) we find this description: "similar in size and appearance to an ordinary orange....it produces an exceedingly juicy fruit of fine texture, which is almost totally seedless." It's describe further as making an excellent citrangeade and useful for culinary purposes. We can probably expect it to be tart. Ripens Nov-December, hardy to 4-8F. Self-fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

THOMASVILLE CITRANGEQUAT Developed around the turn of the century to satisfy the lust for citrus further north, it's one of the most cold hardy of all, even more so than kumquats: down to at least 10F. Beautiful tear-drop shaped fruits are highly ornamental and stay looking pretty on the tree for a very long time. Juicy and tart, they're delicious as a lime substitute (make ceviche!) or marmalade (make toast!). Self fertile. Zones 8A-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

GRAPEFRUITS

BURGUNDY GRAPEFRUIT New for 2008! Prolonged periods of heat are the key to the pigmentation in grapefruits, and Burgundy is the deepest pink of all inside, though it's not blushed on the outside. It has a long harvest season, and can be picked from November thru July. It is best towards the end of spring, ripening to its peak of perfection in April or May. This means an extension of the citrus season by several months here in Florida! Firm, sweet and juicy, it is also almost seedless, and free of bitterness. Self-fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

JAPANESE GRAPEFRUIT A little known variety. Small, juicy white grapefruit with few seeds. Best of all, it's sweeter than any other white grapefruit. Ripening January through February, the fruit will hold on the tree through June. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

RAY RUBY GRAPEFRUIT Like Flame, this one is pink inside and out, but the flesh is slightly lighter than Flame. Segments are darker colored near the edges (why it's called Ray!). Thicker peel than others, similar taste and juice content. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

RIO RED GRAPEFRUIT New for 2008! 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft)

ROYAL GRAPEFRUIT New for 2008! Introduced into Florida from Cuba in1882, Royal is a citrus SIMILAR to grapefruit, but not a true grapefruit. Small, orange-yellow, and containing some seeds, it is entirely free of bitterness. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

RUBY-SWEET GRAPEFRUIT New for 2008! Texas markets its Ruby Red and Henderson/Ray Ruby (indistinguishable from one another) as Ruby-Sweet. The parentage of grapefruits being complex and confusing, this means that Ruby-Sweet is a class of grapefruits including the above mentioned cultivars. So what is Ruby-Sweet? The classic well-known pink-blushed fruit on the outside, deep pink inside sometimes fading to buff flesh by late in the season. Few if any seeds. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

NAKON PUMMELO New for 2008! Introduced from Thailand in 1930, this small pale yellow pummelo is considered to be one of the most delicious in the world. It's a 4” wide, pear-shaped fruit with juicy white aromatic flesh, few to no seeds, and no bitterness. Ripens mid-season, and remains in good condition on the tree for a long time. Self fertile. Zones 8B-10. $39.99 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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

BLOOD ORANGES

BUDD BLOOD ORANGE This variety was bred in Florida, and bears well in our humid climate. Fresh squeezed juice is blood red in color, with a strawberry-orange flavor. Ripens earlier than other varieties of blood oranges. Self-fertile. Self fertile. Zones 9-10. $49.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

TAROCCO BLOOD ORANGE Considered to be Italy's finest table orange since the original mutation in the mid 17th century, it's the sweetest of the blood orange family. Teardrop shaped fruit resembles Minneola, and is seedless. Excellent for juicing or cooking as well as eating fresh, its rich juicy flavor is reminiscent of raspberries. It also has the highest vitamin C content of any orange variety in the world, at least when grown in the fertile volcanic shadow of Mt. Etna! Self-fertile. Zones 9-10. $39.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

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