Citrus

The Emperor mandarin is a classic, much-loved variety, prized for its loose, puffy skin that makes peeling quick and easy. It develops excellent colour and a rich, sweet flavour, with only a small number of seeds. Once mature, the tree is capable of producing a heavy crop of fruit that can be left on the tree and picked gradually, rather than all at once. It produces fragrant, creamy-white blossoms that give way to medium-sized, bright orange fruit ripening from June to July. Ideal for modern gardens, the dwarf form is perfectly suited to growing in tubs, espaliered along a fence, or in courtyards and balcony spaces. For best results, position it in a warm, sunny spot and provide regular watering during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and high-quality fruit

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from strong winds during flowering or while the fruit is forming. Light frost, humidity and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Lots A Lemons PBR is a compact form of the popular Meyer lemon, producing masses of sweetly scented creamy-white flowers throughout the year. These blooms are followed by an abundance of yellow-skinned, medium-sized fruit with a pleasantly sweet, less acidic flavour. This improved dwarf variety is ideal for patios, containers and garden plantings, and can also be espaliered against sunny walls in Mediterranean-style gardens. The fruit is excellent for juicing, cooking in hot or cold dishes, adding to drinks, or using as a garnish. Feed regularly during spring and autumn to encourage healthy growth and heavy fruiting.

The Dwarf Kumquat is an ideal patio citrus with great foliage, compact habit and small, bright orange fruit through winter. A beautiful combination of sweet and bitter, Nagami can be eaten whole off the tree. The rind is smooth and sweet - eat the fruit whole or use in preserves, marmalades and liquors. Citrus are well suited to pot culture and it is recommended to use good quality potting mix. Fertilise monthly with a complete, slow-release, pelleted fertiliser all year round. Grafted on Citrange root stock

Soil: Prefers a site with good drainage and moderate moisture through the warmer months.
Conditions: Suits a prominently sunny position. Shelter from strong winds. They prefer a frost-free environment although it will tolerate light frost once established.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1m

Kaffir Lime Tree is an easy citrus fruit tree to grow and it is the leaves - not the fruit - that is highly valued. Kaffir lime trees are much loved for their aromatic leaves, which are fantastic for imparting that authentic Asian flavour to curries, soups and stir fries. The fruits - which do not hold a lot of juice - are visually interesting with green, bumpy skin and the zest packs a punch! Once established these trees require little care or pruning other than to keep in shape or maintain a smaller size.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Thrives in tropical and subtropical areas. Coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 2m

Orange Valencia Seedless is a compact evergreen citrus tree prized for its rich green foliage, fragrant white blossoms and delicious juicy fruit. Flowering mainly in spring and late summer, the tree produces masses of petite scented blooms that are often seen alongside ripening oranges, creating an attractive display for many months. The large rounded fruit have thin skin, are virtually seedless and are known for their sweet flavour and excellent juicing qualities. Ideal for backyards, courtyards and large pots, Orange Valencia Seedless is both ornamental and productive. Its neat growth habit makes it easy to manage while still producing generous crops of fruit that can remain on the tree well into summer. This self-pollinating variety only requires one tree to produce fruit.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from strong winds especially during flowering or while fruit is forming.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 3-4m

Citrus Blood Orange Grafted is a compact, evergreen citrus tree with a neat growth habit and glossy, rich green foliage that provides year-round appeal. In mid to late winter, it produces masses of fragrant white blossoms, followed by large, rounded fruit that ripens from mid to late spring. The fruit has a thin, easy-to-peel skin and exceptionally juicy, deep blood-red flesh with a rich, sweet flavour balanced by subtle berry-like notes. The intensity of the red pigmentation varies with climate, with cooler conditions generally producing more richly coloured fruit. Grafted trees establish quickly, begin fruiting earlier than seed-grown plants, and are ideal for home gardens, courtyards, or large containers. For the best growth and fruit production, fertilise regularly during the active growing seasons.

Soil: Suited to light, fertile, free-draining soils
Conditions: Full sun. Water generously by deep soaking over hot months. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m