Citrus

Citrus junos Yuzu Dwarf is a small, yellow citrus fruit native to Asia -it resembles a small lemon or a yellow clementine and features uneven, bumpy skin that sets it apart from other fruits. Growing on a small, upright shrub/tree the leaves are evergreen and create a lush appearance, while the branches have sharp thorns that you’ll need to look out for! The taste of the Yuzu is quite unique - best described as a combination of lemon and mandarin orange, with a dash of lime and grapefruit. It is rarely eaten as a fresh fruit but is renowned for its juice and zest, which impart a unique and refreshing touch and complement a range of flavours. From desserts to sauces, Asian entrees to select cocktails, Yuzu adds a bold touch to a diverse range of dishes

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Yuzu is incredibly hardy, more so than other citrus, and does well in many climates. Protect from wind.
Size: Height  1.5-2.5m x width 2m

The Dwarf Lemonade Tree is a compact evergreen citrus with glossy, dense green foliage, fragrant white flowers in winter, and bright yellow fruit that ripens through winter and spring. Its deliciously sweet, juicy fruit has a refreshing lemonade flavour and can be enjoyed straight from the tree without the sharp acidity of a traditional lemon. This dwarf variety is ideal for pots, courtyards, and small gardens, producing several heavy crops once established, typically from around three years of age. Like many citrus, it may have thorns, and its attractive foliage, fragrant blossoms, and colourful fruit make it as ornamental as it is productive.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Fertilise throughout the peak growing seasons.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal and cold tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

Arnold Blood Orange Dwarf is a fantastic, small, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. The fruit tree produces fragrant creamy-white flowers followed by a small to medium-sized round, blood-red fruit with dark-red pigmented flesh. The characteristic colour is developed best in cooler inland areas where the temperatures are cooler at night. Blood oranges have an unusual, strawberry-like flavour with hints of a citrus tang. Perfect for desserts, juicing, preserves or on its own as a healthy snack. Ideal for planting in smaller gardens, espaliered along walls or as an ornamental in pots for decks or terraces.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. To grow blood oranges successfully you will need a climate that allows for cold winters and hot dry summers, they do like cold nighttime temperatures as well. Protect from strong winds especially during flowering or while the fruit is forming.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

Robbie Engall's Seedless Mandarin is a compact, small-growing citrus tree with a graceful, slightly pendulous habit, making it an excellent choice for courtyards, patios, and pots. It produces an abundance of large, easy-to-peel fruit with loose, puffy skin, sweet flavour, and virtually no seeds. Ripening in April and May, it is one of the earliest mandarins of the season, providing a generous harvest well before most other varieties. Combining ornamental appeal with reliable productivity, this outstanding mandarin is perfect for home gardeners wanting delicious fruit in a smaller space.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Plant in full sun.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1m

The grafted Lemon Meyer is a compact evergreen fruit tree, perfect for small gardens, courtyards, or pots. This versatile citrus variety is grafted for enhanced growth and fruit production, making it ideal for diverse Australian landscapes.As a natural hybrid between an orange and a lemon, it produces fruit that is noticeably sweeter and less acidic than traditional lemons. The tree features lush, rich green foliage and produces petite, white, highly fragrant blooms in autumn. These are followed by small to medium-sized golden-orange fruits that ripen from autumn through to spring. With their thin skin and exceptionally juicy flesh, the fruits are ideal for fresh drinks, desserts, or homemade marmalades.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Frost and cold tolerant.

Size: Height 2-4m x width 1-2m

The Emperor Mandarin is a classic favourite, prized for its rich, sweet flavour and easy-peel skin. Its fruit features a distinctive loose, puffy rind that separates easily from the juicy flesh, making it perfect for fresh eating. Ripening from around June depending on seasonal conditions, it’s considered a mid-season variety and pairs beautifully with the earlier-ripening Imperial mandarin, helping to extend your citrus harvest across many months. This attractive evergreen tree showcases glossy green foliage year-round, complemented by small, fragrant white blossoms that appear in spring. It produces medium-sized, round fruit with deep orange skin and only a few seeds. With its long ripening window—often from April through to late October—the Emperor Mandarin is a reliable and rewarding addition to home gardens, offering both ornamental appeal and an abundant, extended harvest.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from strong winds during flowering or while the fruit is forming. Light frost, humidity and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2-4m x width 2-4m

The Emperor Mandarin is a classic favourite, prized for its rich, sweet flavour and easy-peel skin. Its fruit features a distinctive loose, puffy rind that separates easily from the juicy flesh, making it perfect for fresh eating. Ripening from around June depending on seasonal conditions, it’s considered a mid-season variety and pairs beautifully with the earlier-ripening Imperial mandarin, helping to extend your citrus harvest across many months. This attractive evergreen tree showcases glossy green foliage year-round, complemented by small, fragrant white blossoms that appear in spring. It produces medium-sized, round fruit with deep orange skin and only a few seeds. With its long ripening window—often from April through to late October—the Emperor Mandarin is a reliable and rewarding addition to home gardens, offering both ornamental appeal and an abundant, extended harvest.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from strong winds during flowering or while the fruit is forming. Light frost, humidity and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2-4m x width 2-4m