CITRUS

All citrus varieties make excellent pot plants for the patio or conservatory but require special care. See website for care instructions.

Genus of 20-25 species of evergreen, often spiny, trees and shrubs from open forest, thickets and scrub in southeastern Asia and the larger islands in the eastern Pacific.

There are many complex hybrids.

Though not originating in the Mediterranean the soil and climate here provides for better growing conditions and superior fruit.

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Place of origin
Southeastern Asia, South Pacific.
Evergreen
Fruit
Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Tall Shrub
Tree

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varieties

CITRUS Kumquat

(C.japonica) orange edible fruits with sweet skin and acidic flesh.

1.5 to 2 Litre

£30.00

Large

£55.00

CITRUS Lemon

'Meyer's lemon'

Hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates

Small

£20.00

Medium

£40.00

Unavailable

Large

£55.00

CITRUS Lime

3 Litre

£55.00

Available Early Spring 2027
Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.