Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Café is now closed until next year.
  • A
    •
  • B
    •
  • C
    •
  • D
    •
  • E
    •
  • F
    •
  • G
    •
  • H
    •
  • I
    •
  • J
    •
  • K
    •
  • L
    •
  • M
    •
  • N
    •
  • O
    •
  • P
    •
  • Q
    •
  • R
    •
  • S
    •
  • T
    •
  • U
    •
  • V
    •
  • W
    •
  • X
    •
  • Y
    •
  • Z
    •
  • or use plant finder
    •
    CITRUS
    CITRUS
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    CITRUS CITRUS CITRUS CITRUS
    >

    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
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    View Customers Also Bought

    varieties
    CITRUS Kumquat
    (C.japonica) orange edible fruits with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £30.00
    Large
    £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.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    CITRUS Lemon
    'Meyer's lemon'
    Hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates
     
    Small
    £20.00
    Medium
    £40.00
    Unavailable
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    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.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    CITRUS Limequat
    (C. japonica x C. aurantifolia) yellow edible fruit with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £25.00
    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.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    Large
    £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.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    CITRUS x mitis
    Calamondin
    The hardiest orange for outdoor or patio growing
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £30.00
    CITRUS orange
    Vigorous upright grower with large well coloured fruit in profusion
     
    Large
    £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.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    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!
    £2.00
    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.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
    Citrus Feed
    A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter. Considerably cheaper than on Amazon!
    Summer Formula - 200g
    £10.00
    Winter Forumla 200g
    £10.00
    arrow_drop_up