Citrus

Citrus limon Eureka Seedless, or Eureka Seedless Lemon, is a productive and attractive evergreen tree that brings both beauty and bounty to the garden. It features glossy, dark green leaves that provide year-round appeal and a striking contrast to the bright yellow fruit. Fragrant white blossoms appear mainly in spring, with additional flushes throughout the year, attracting bees and other pollinators. The medium to large lemons are nearly seedless, juicy, and boast the classic tart flavour prized for culinary use — ideal for cooking, baking, and refreshing drinks. Forming a dense, rounded canopy of lush foliage, Eureka Seedless is an excellent choice as a specimen tree, for home orchards, or in containers on patios. Its combination of ornamental presence and reliable, high-quality fruit makes it a standout addition to any garden.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
Conditions: Full sun. Adaptable to most Australian climates
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-3m

The Emperor Mandarin is an attractive evergreen tree with glossy green leaves and small, fragrant, white flowers. It produces medium-round fruit with deep orange skin and few seeds. The flesh is juicy, sweet and excellent in flavour. The fruit has large, loose skin which forms separate from the flesh, making this variety easy to peel. The fruit ripens from April to late October.
Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from strong winds during flowering or while the fruit is forming. Frost, humidity and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2-4m x width 2-4m

Also known as the Calamansi Tree, the Calamondin is a popular citrus tree that produces small, tangy fruits rich in vitamin C. Commonly cultivated in the Philippines, it is cherished for both its ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Glossy green foliage and fragrant white blossoms make it an attractive addition to gardens, patios, and indoor spaces. The Calamondin typically begins fruiting around three years of age, rewarding growers with abundant crops of bright orange fruit. These fruits can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used in cooking and drinks, adding a refreshing citrus tang. Fry the whole fruit, skin and all, in coconut oil to serve as a fragrant side dish with curry. Calamondin trees are heavy feeders—apply a slow-release fertiliser or Dynamic Lifter up to four times a year to support healthy growth and fruiting. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to maintain shape and size.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun with 6-8 hours of sun per day. Prefers warm temperate climates.
Size: Height 1.8-3m x width 1.8-3m

Citrus japonica Nagami syn. Fortunella 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

Sugar Bubba produces the most exquisite mini mandarins! The attractive small tree produces fragrant white flowers in the spring followed by bright orange mandarins. Mouthwateringly sweet and juicy, easy to peel and seedless, the adorable fruits grow to the size of a ping-pong ball, making this variety an ideal citrus plant for small gardens, courtyards, pots and containers. Features glossy, dark green leaves that provide a vibrant backdrop for the brightly coloured fruit and fragrant blossoms.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tender.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

The Rio Red Grapefruit is an evergreen, vigorous tree producing a pleasant-tasting fruit low in acid with a bright red, juicy flesh that has few seeds. The plant produces abundant crops of fruit that hold onto the tree for a long time making them sweeter to taste. The fruit is refreshing, highly nutritious, rich in vitamin C, and is an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast or to make jams, marmalades or preserves. Rio may be harvested from July however a sweeter taste develops in the fruit if left on the tree until spring-summer.

Soil: well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal and cold tolerant.
Size: Height 8m x width 5-6m

The Lemonade Lemon is a hardy, evergreen tree which produces divine medium-sized round, yellow fruit with few seeds. The sweet Lemonade lemon can be eaten straight from the tree, just like a mandarin or an orange. The sweetness of the fruit increases the longer the fruit remains on the tree. It’s superb for juicing, cooking and garnishes and is rich in vitamin C. Tip-prune regularly to keep new growth coming and the tree will produce fruit all year. Protect from strong winds, especially during flowering or while the fruit is forming.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Prepare soil prior to planting by digging a hole twice as wide and deep as the root ball and enriching with compost and pelleted complete fertiliser. Apply seaweed solution after planting.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost sensitive
Size: Height 4m x width 4m

Citrus Navelina commonly known as the Navelina Orange tree, is famous for its delightful taste and seedlessness. Its medium-sized, round to slightly oval fruits boast a smooth, vibrant orange peel and glossy green foliage. Beyond its delectable fruit, it enhances gardens with fragrant white blossoms during spring. The tree bears fruit early in the season, typically during late autumn or early winter, infusing landscapes with vibrant colours and flavours. Grow it as a feature tree in Mediterranean style gardens, espaliered along a wall or plant it in large containers or pots in a courtyard or balcony setting. It’s the most popular orange for juicing, high in vitamin C and delicious enough to be eaten straight from the tree.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tender.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1-2m