Here’s how pollination works: Bees help spread the pollen of one tree from bloom to bloom, helping fruit emerge, or bees carry the pollen from one tree to another tree, ensuring both varieties fruit. And for those that need a cross-pollinator, we’ve recommended the best pollination partners on each specific product's page. Many of our Citrus Trees are self-fertile, but you’ll almost always have bigger harvests by planting more than one tree nearby. However, you can plant in pots to stay on the porch or move indoors nearly any time of year.

Generally, you should plant your Citrus Fruit Trees in early spring. Finally, water the surrounding soil to settle your tree’s roots and mulch to conserve moisture. Find an area with well-drained soil or select a container large enough to accommodate the tree’s root ball, place your tree and backfill the soil. Most Citrus Trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun, or 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day, but specific instructions will depend on the variety you choose.įrom there, planting your Citrus Trees is simple. They are somewhat cold-hardy, but are best grown indoors by those who live. They are considered the sweetest of the citrus, and are less acidic than oranges. Clementine, are a hybrid of the mandarin, and an excellent choice for beginning gardeners because they are fairly easy to grow. The most important factors for your Citrus Trees are sunlight and watering needs. Clementine trees, or Citrus reticulata var. Though specific planting directions depend on the variety you choose, all Citrus Trees must be grown in the proper growing zones (or indoors). But despite their native warm-weather environments, our Citrus Trees can grow just about anywhere.

Oranges, Lemons, Limes and beyond: Citrus Trees feature tart-sweet fruit and often have tropical origins.

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