Citrus Trees
CategoryMixed Citrus
Citrus fruit trees are the most popular fruit bearing group of plants grown in Australia. The glossy green foliage, white scented flowers and colourful fruit make these trees just as suited to ornamental plantings and container growing as to the home orchard. The fruit is produced in abundance, is nutritious, versatile and can be left on the tree for long periods.
Citrus grows best in an open and sunny position. Frost-free areas are preferable however most citrus will tolerate light frost once they are established. Correct planting and ongoing care as outlined in the catalogue is vital for long-term success. Selecting the varieties to grow is up to you, however we strongly recommend that your choice allows for the maximum spread of maturity times throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions about Citrus
Australian Round Lime
$39.00
The round knobbly fruit, usually reaching 3.5-4 cm in diameter have a distinctive and recognisably citrus flavour, with a similar globular texture to the more commonly known Finger Lime. Also known as Dooja or Gympie lime. Occurs naturally on the fringe of lowland sub-tropical rainforests of southeast Qld, from Brisbane northwards. This slender tree can reach up to 15m in height and 6-8m in diameter with multiple trunks, making it the most vigorous of the native citrus. The round lime is suitable for including in cordials, sauces, marmalades and lime flavouring. The skin is very thick (up to 7mm) and has potential for culinary use, such as grating into spice pastes, or for candied peel and may also have potential for essential oil extraction.
Chinotto
$27.00 ($17.75-$27.00 choose a size)
People may be familiar with the soft drink named for this citrus tree - 'Chinotto'. It is well suited to this, as the taste of the flesh is bitter but the sweet citrus flavours develop with cooking. The rind is candied and added to Panettone, an Italian speciality, popular at Christmas celebrations. It is a thornless, attractive small tree with orange like fruits, well suited to container growing or small gardens.
Citron - Buddhas Hand
$46.95 ($29.00-$46.95 choose a size)
Buddha's hand are one of the oddities of the citrus family as unlike other well known citrus they're not eaten fresh. This fruit looks like an old shriveled hand with a thick uneven tightly adhered rind. Low on juice they can be acidic or sweet. Citrons are grown today for the specialty market, their prime use being as candied peel or for use in religious ceremonies. The Buddha's hand is such an interesting looking and fragrant fruit that it can be used to scent a room, if left on a kitchen bench or in the bathroom it will fill the space with a lovely aromatic citrus scent. The natural room freshener.
Lemonade Tree
$37.00 ($37.00-$39.00 choose a size)
This delicious, sweet, juicy fruit tastes like lemonade and can be eaten as a fresh fruit straight off the tree. The tree often has thorns and bears several heavy crops each year.
Sudachi
$59.00
As well known as the Yuzu in Japan where this sour citrus originates it is considered an indispensable companion to eating matsutake mushroom. The freshly squeezed juice is used as an alternative to vinegar. Fruits form in tight clusters and are harvested when still green in Autumn although they do turn yellow-orange when fully ripe. Commonly used as a garnish the aroma is zestier than lemons or limes. This variety has some cold sensitivity and is best grown in sub-tropical to tropical areas.
Yuzu - Grafted
$54.00 ($54.00-$79.00 choose a size)
Native to China, the Yuzu has been used and cultivated in this region for thousands of years. The fruit is tart, resembling a grapefruit with mandarin overtones. It is rarely eaten as a fresh fruit but is used to makes sauces, preserves and a popular yuzu vinegar. In Korea thinly sliced fruits are combined with sugar and honey to make a thick marmalade like syrup. Yuzu kosho is a spicy Japanese sauce made from green or ripe yellow yuzu zest, chillis and salt. The yuzu is more cold tolerant than most other citrus, being able to tolerate to -5 degrees
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Grapefruit Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Grapefruit Tree
Citrus paradisi
New improved red fleshed grapefruit varieties give this old fruit a renewed interest. The varieties are sweet and make superb red juices.
New improved red fleshed grapefruit varieties give this old fruit a renewed interest. The varieties are sweet and make superb red juices.
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Kumquat Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Kumquat Tree
Fortunella species
This small kumquat tree has an abundance of dark orange fruit that is delicious eaten fresh or used in marmalades and jams. They make very ornamental tub specimens.
This small kumquat tree has an abundance of dark orange fruit that is delicious eaten fresh or used in marmalades and jams. They make very ornamental tub specimens.
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Lemon Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Lemon Tree
Citrus limon
The lemon tree is good news for gardeners who want a steady supply of fruit all year round. Lemons, Limes and Lemonades can be used to make lemon bread, lemon meringue pie, fresh lemonade and juices. Citrus trees are becoming more and more popular as landscaping plants, offering not only fruit but an attractive form of year-round, glossy, deep green foliage, and fragrant flowers that would rival any.
The lemon tree is good news for gardeners who want a steady supply of fruit all year round. Lemons, Limes and Lemonades can be used to make lemon bread, lemon meringue pie, fresh lemonade and juices. Citrus trees are becoming more and more popular as landscaping plants, offering not only fruit but an attractive form of year-round, glossy, deep green foliage, and fragrant flowers that would rival any.
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Lime Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Lime Tree
Citrus latifolia
The Lime Fruit is frequently used when green but they do colour to yellow if left on the lime tree. The lime fruit makes an attractive garnish, delicious juice and is used often in cooking.
The Lime Fruit is frequently used when green but they do colour to yellow if left on the lime tree. The lime fruit makes an attractive garnish, delicious juice and is used often in cooking.
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Mandarin Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Mandarin Tree
Citrus reticulata
With careful variety selection mandarin fruit trees can bear from early April through to Late October. Our nursery is involved in the rapid multiplication of varieties that have been brought into Australia from some of the best citrus growing regions of the world.
With careful variety selection mandarin fruit trees can bear from early April through to Late October. Our nursery is involved in the rapid multiplication of varieties that have been brought into Australia from some of the best citrus growing regions of the world.
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Orange Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Orange Tree
Citrus sinensis
Oranges are a versatile citrus tree contributing ornamental value with their ever abundant supply of flowers and sweet fruits. Featuring glossy green foliage and scented flowers followed by baeutiful coloured fruits they are perfect for the home orchard, containers and tubs. New navel orange tree selections from overseas are proving equal and superior to the industry standard Washington Navel.
Oranges are a versatile citrus tree contributing ornamental value with their ever abundant supply of flowers and sweet fruits. Featuring glossy green foliage and scented flowers followed by baeutiful coloured fruits they are perfect for the home orchard, containers and tubs. New navel orange tree selections from overseas are proving equal and superior to the industry standard Washington Navel.
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Pummelo
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Pummelo
Citrus maxima
A tropical citrus fruit with large thick skin. It is similar to a grapefruit although sweeter and far less cold tolerant.
A tropical citrus fruit with large thick skin. It is similar to a grapefruit although sweeter and far less cold tolerant.
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Tangelo Tree
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Tangelo Tree
Citrus reticulata x C. paradisi
A mandarin-grapefruit cross that is the juiciest of all citrus. The Tangelo Tree produces fruit with a flavour that is rich and best eaten when fully ripe.
A mandarin-grapefruit cross that is the juiciest of all citrus. The Tangelo Tree produces fruit with a flavour that is rich and best eaten when fully ripe.
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Tangor
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Tangor
Citrus hybrid
The Tangor is a mandarin-orange cross that is noted for its sweetness.
The Tangor is a mandarin-orange cross that is noted for its sweetness.
Popular in Category: Citrus Trees
Lemon - Lisbon
$37.95
A good quality sour lemon with high juice and acid levels. The fruits of Eureka and Lisbon are very similar. Vigorous and productive, trees are very thorny particularly when young. The best variety for cooler climates.
Lemon - Villa Franca
$37.95
Late fruiting, vigorous grower. Similar to the Eureka in appearance and habit. Grows 3-4m in height. Bears through the winter, spring and into summer. Great for the home garden and does well in coastal areas.
Orange - Valencia
$44.95
Late variety, very juicy, holds well well on the tree getting sweeter the longer the fruit are left, they can be picked as required. The ideal variety to extend the season right through to December. Crops very well in the subtropics. Valencia is a well known juicing orange which has a distinctive fresh orange tang.
Orange - Lanes Late
$40.95
Seedless variety, maturing later than all other navels, usually mid July through to October. Thin smooth rind. The fruits are similar to the Washington but they are picked a couple of months later in the season. They are therefore a great companion tree to plant with a Washington navel or a Navelina for an extended fruiting season of navel oranges.
Citron - Buddhas Hand
$46.95 ($29.00-$46.95 choose a size)
Buddha's hand are one of the oddities of the citrus family as unlike other well known citrus they're not eaten fresh. This fruit looks like an old shriveled hand with a thick uneven tightly adhered rind. Low on juice they can be acidic or sweet. Citrons are grown today for the specialty market, their prime use being as candied peel or for use in religious ceremonies. The Buddha's hand is such an interesting looking and fragrant fruit that it can be used to scent a room, if left on a kitchen bench or in the bathroom it will fill the space with a lovely aromatic citrus scent. The natural room freshener.
