DWARF CITRUS TREES

Description

Dwarf citrus trees such as oranges, lemons, and limes are living conversation pieces. Daley's Nursery has been growing dwarf citrus trees that give delicious fruits for over 20 years. How? They graft a normal fruiting branch of a fruit tree (called a scion) to a dwarf tree rootstock to create a small tree that produces the fruit of its full-size cousin.

Their shiny foliage, bright fruits, and fragrant blossoms provide year-round enjoyment and is the reason they are so sought after as containerised pots.

Dwarf citrus trees require periodic repotting (every third year or so.) They have a shallow root system, so a wide container is far better than a deep one. When repotting, use a fresh mixture of one-third peat moss, one-third sand, and one-third sterile potting soil.

Citrus trees respond well to pruning. Keep all the dead branches trimmed off, and thin the plant to the three strongest trunks.

Dwarf Lime - Tahitian

The small to medium fruit is pale lemon-yellow with smooth thin skin. The flesh is a translucent pale green, tender and juicy with a true acid lime flavour. It is best to pick the fruit green as it can suffer from rot if left to ripen on the tree.The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	23	Grafted	Large

Orange Valencia cut in half cropped By rawpixel[CC0 1.0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en)] via Pixabay

Dwarf Orange - Valencia

Late variety, very juicy, holds well. The ideal variety to extend the season right through to December. Crops very well in the subtropics. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	16	Grafted	Large

Dwarf Lemon - Eureka

This lemon is probably the most widely grown lemon in the world It is a true 'bitter' lemon with a high juice and acid content. Can have some fruit most of the year. With good care the fruit is thin-skinned and virtually seedless. Grafted onto Flying Dragon this is more compact and slower growing than the regular Eureka, growing 2-3m

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	$34.00	13	Grafted	Large

Dwarf Mandarin - Emperor

The fruit has a pale orange skin that is inclined to be puffy. Excellent flavour however the fruit can be prone to drying if harvest is delayed. Loose skin that is very easy to peel. Most popular mid season variety. Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliatia rootstock.

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	$40.95	5	Grafted	Large

Dwarf Lemon - Meyer

This popular variety of 'lemon' is not a true lemon but likely to be a natural hybrid between a lemon and an orange. The lower acidity and reduced bitterness makes it one of the most widely grown lemons for the home-garden. Very hardy and prolific. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$39.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Mandarin - Okitsu wase

Seedless, good flavour, low acid and high TSS. Satsumas are cold hardy and form a compact growing tree. They are the earliest mandarins in the marketplace.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Orange - Valencia Seedless

This seedless orange is a bud sport of the Valencia, maturing a little earlier, its a heavy cropper and good juicing variety. Attractive compact tree. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Washington Navel Fruit Tree Growing in a pot From KatTaylor1's Daleys My Edible Fruits Original Photo: https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/my/6747/#38871

Dwarf Orange - Washington Navel

The oldest and most popular navel grown in Australia. Has excellent skin colour and taste, and usually produces round fruit. Is inclined to drop fruit and split in some climates. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production
	$79.00	0	Seedling	XLarge	Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Tangelo - Seminole

The Seminole fruit is large and grapefruit shaped with a deep red-orange skin. It is very juicy, seedy and has a rich sweet flavour with a grapefruit character. A heavy cropping tree. H Sept Nov

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	$34.00	0		Large	In Production

Dwarf Orange - Cara Cara

This variety was discovered in Venezuela in 1976. It is smaller than many other navel selections but has pink flesh similar to Star Ruby grapefruit. In South Africa it matures slightly earlier than Washington navel. Although Cara Cara has yet to be evaluated fully under Australian conditions there is considerable interest in it locally. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$39.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Orange - Lanes Late

Seedless variety, maturing later than all other navels, usually mid July through to October. Thin smooth rind. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Kumquat - Nagami

The small oval fruit is a brilliant deep orange colour with a highly aromatic skin. The fruit holds on the tree for a long period adding to its high ornamental value. It can be eaten whole as a fresh fruit or in the same way as other kumquats.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Lisbon Lemon Fruit Cut Open By Marijke Blazer (CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) via flickr https://flic.kr/p/7u9kc8

Dwarf Lemon - Lisbon

The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$40.95	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Tangelo Minneola Fruit Cut Open By Amada44 [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], from Wikimedia Commons

Dwarf Tangelo - Minneola

A dwarfing mandarin-grapefruit cross that is the juiciest of all citrus. Flavour is very rich and best eaten when fully ripe. The Dwarf Tangelo is a heavy cropper. Citrus reticulata x paradisi

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Mandarin - Afourer

Recently imported Tangor, with rich, sweet juicy flavour. The tree is moderate in size and vigor. Thin, smooth, orange rind that is easy to peel. The fruit is low-seeded in the absence of cross-pollination, but seedy when cross-pollinated. Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliatia rootstock.

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	$39.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Orange - Arnold Blood

Sweet variety requiring hot dry conditions for best colour. Blood oranges have their own distinctive flavour reminiscent of strawberries. This is the best colouring variety in the sub tropics. New PVR blood orange.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Pummelo Nam Roi

A recently imported Pummelo from Vietnam, where it is a very popular seedless variety. Pummelos are similar to grapefruits, but larger and sweeter. Most adaptable citrus to tropical areas. The dwarf rootstock, Flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$40.95	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Grapefruit - Rio Red

The Rio Red has less colour than Star Ruby and the colour of fruit on individual trees can vary considerably. Needs to be harvested soon after maturity.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Lemonade

This sweet juicy fruit tastes like lemonade, is devoid of bitterness and can easily be eaten as a fresh fruit. The tree often has thorns and bears several heavy crops each year. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf lemonade tree that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production
	$79.00	0	Grafted	XLarge	Seeking Propagation Material

Mandarin Fruit growing on Tree By vijay chennupati (CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/8dcnjH

Dwarf Mandarin - Daisy

Recently introduced variety from Californian that is showing promise over a large range of climatic regions. Large fruit size, well coloured fruit and relatively seedless. Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliata rootstock.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	In Production

Dwarf Mandarin - Fremont

Bright reddish-orange peel, rich flavor, tender and juicy. Some seeds, heavy bearer. Where protected from cold, fruit flavor is unsurpassed. Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliatia rootstock.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Mandarin - Honey Murcott

Small to medium size flat fruit with yellow-orange skin. The fruit is smooth and easy to peel. Has some seeds. Its rich red flesh is honey sweet and juicy, with a lovely fragrance. Frost sensitive. H Aug - Sept

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Grapefruit - Honneffs Surprise

An Orange-Grapefruit cross with heavy crops of dark orange skinned fruits. The sweet fruit has a thin rind, few seeds and is very juicy.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Mandarin - Pixie

Late maturing Californian variety, seedless good flavour. Upright growth and vigorous. Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliatia rootstock.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Orange - Hamlin

A mid season all purpose orange that is used for both juicing and fresh eating. Very good flavour and vigorous growth. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Mandarin

Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliatia rootstock.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	*Available - Daisy and Honey murcott Seeking Propagation Material

Dwarf Orange

The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

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	$34.00	0	Grafted	Large	*Available Cara cara Valencia Hamlin Seeking Propagation Material

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I grow all my Dwarf Citrus in pots, Kaffia Lime, Lime, Kumquats, Lemons & More. I use a premium Rose & Citrus Mix & Coir or Tea Tree Mulch. Pelleted Fert twice a year & Seasol & Powerfeed every other week & of course I sing to them. I just love my garden. | Dianne Caswell - Ellen Grove, QLD 16-Jan-2013

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I grow ten citrus in pots....80% are dwarf....I add pumice and perlite to standard mix...drill lost of 9mm holes in my pots and feed with sheep poo and epsom salts....in growing season i use fish emulsion....use eco oil for pests...I thin 60% of fruits. | Jon Cox - Perth, WA 22-Jun-2014

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