AWARD

CITRUS 'Mitis'

Commonly known as Calamondin, Panama orange

The hardiest orange for outdoor or patio growing
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Elliptic to broadly ovate, bright green leaves 4-10cm (1½-4in) long
  • White
  • Height
    3-6m (10-20ft)
  • Spread
    2-3m (6½-10ft)
  • Fruit
    Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    Spherical yellow, then orange fruit 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across
  • Tall Shrub
    Large shrub or small, bushy tree, sometimes with a few short spines
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun

CITRUS 'Mitis'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    C. x microcarpa, Calamondin, Panama orange
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugs under glass. Outdoors, Phytophthora root rot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    Shallowly cup-shaped 1cm (½in) across
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Citrus Trees - Care Guide
3-6m (10-20ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2-3m (6½-10ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
Citrus Feed
A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter. Considerably cheaper than on Amazon!
2 options from £5.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies. Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80

Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00

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