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Citrus Trees

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Citrus tree, lemon tree with fruit

Lemons, oranges and more, right from home.

A multitude of health benefits meets crisp, delicious flavor in a picturesque package. We offer a number of varieties of Citrus Trees, so there's something for everyone, no matter where you live. Fragrant blossoms in spring and perfectly ripened fruit in the fall lightly perfume the air, so you'll want to keep these trees around any area, indoors or out.

What are Citrus Trees?

Oranges, lemons, limes and beyond: Citrus Trees have tart-sweet fruit and are often tropical. But our Citrus Trees can develop just about anywhere, despite their indigenous warm-weather traits.

How to Grow Citrus Trees

While particular planting instructions rely on the type you choose, all Citrus trees must be cultivated in the appropriate growing zones (or grown indoors). Sunlight and watering requirements should also be kept in mind for your Citrus Trees. Most Citrus Trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun, or 6 to 8 hours of sunshine per day, but particular guidelines rely on the type that you choose.

From there, planting is easy. Choose an area with well-drained soil or select a container large enough to accommodate your tree’s root ball, place your Citrus Tree and backfill the soil. Finally, water the surrounding soil and mulch to conserve moisture.

When to Plant Citrus Trees

We recommend planting your Citrus Trees in early spring, but you can plant in pots to stay on the porch or move indoors nearly any time of year.

How to Pollinate Citrus Trees

Several of our Citrus Trees are self-fertile, but you’ll almost always have bigger harvests by planting more than one. And for those that need a cross-pollinator, we’ve recommended the best pollination partners on our product pages.

Pollination occurs when bees help spread the pollen of one tree from bloom to bloom, helping fruit emerge, or when bees carry the pollen from one tree to another tree, helping both varieties fruit.

For indoor trees, you'll hand pollinate, but the process is easy: Simply transfer pollen from one bloom to the next on your tree by using a clean, dry paintbrush and swirling pollen on each bloom’s center until the process is complete. The blooms will then drop and fruit will grow at that point.

When to Prune Citrus Trees

Wait until the dormant seasons to prune your Citrus Trees (fall and winter). At this point, remove diseased, dead or broken branches, suckers, and any competing branches to encourage growth. And always make your cuts with a clean, sterilized pair of shears.