Citrus Trees

Yes, you can grow citrus trees in the UK! Grow a lemon tree in a patio pot, kumquats in your conservatory or an orange tree in the front garden. They’ve got some of the most beautifully-scented blossom and utterly delicious fruits. Our citrus trees have been chosen for flavour and performance, and grafted to ensure earlier flower and fruit production.

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  • Grafted Patio Lemon Tree | 4 Seasons Lemon Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Grafted Patio Lemon Tree | 4 Seasons Lemon

    Zingy lemons all year round

    • Evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers
    • Grafted for stronger growth
    • Make the best lemon meringue pie!
    • Fresh, zesty fruits throughout the year

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  • Patio Orange Tree | Sweet Orange Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    From £40
    £60 From £40

    Patio Orange Tree | Sweet Orange

    Scented blossoms, juicy fruits

    • Sumptuously sweet and juicy
    • Wonderfully fragrant flowers
    • Eat fresh, juice or slice and candy in sugar
    • Glossy evergreen foliage

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  • Makrut Lime Tree | Citrus hystrix Soft Fruit
    From £55
    From £55

    Kaffir Lime Tree | Citrus hystrix

    Zest to impress

    • Intensely fragrant, citrusy taste
    • Self-fertile (no cross-pollination needed)
    • Add the leaves and zest to Thai curries
    • Harvest the fruit and leaves all year round

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  • Tahiti Patio Lime Tree Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    £40
    £50 £40

    Tahiti Patio Lime Tree

    Zesty limes from your own patio!

    • Punchy acidity with subtle citrus flavour
    • Glorious, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers
    • Use in G&Ts and key lime pie!
    • Known to fruit throughout the year

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  • Grafted Patio Kumquat Tree Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    From £25
    £35 From £25

    Grafted Patio Kumquat Tree

    A perfect mix of sweet and tangy

    • Sweet, tangy and wonderfully aromatic
    • Self-fertile (no pollination partner needed)
    • Eat whole, use in chutneys or make a tart
    • Typically fruits from November to April

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  • Lemon Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £40
    From £40

    The Lemon Tree Gift

    A gift of longevity & abundance

    • Deliciously juicy lemons
    • Fruits and flowers year-round
    • Great for lovers of the Mediterranean
    • An amazing anniversary present

    3 options available

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  • Blood Orange Tree | Citrus sinensis Soft Fruit
    £45
    £60 £45

    Blood Orange Tree | Citrus sinensis

    Vampires love 'em!

    • Big, bold sweetness and tartness
    • Oranges with vibrant, ruby-coloured flesh
    • Eat as wedges or use to make sticky marmalade
    • Harvest from December to April

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  • Calamondin Orange Tree | Citrus calamondin Trained Fruit Trees
    £40
    £45 £40

    Calamondin Orange Tree | Citrus calamondin

    Step aside lemon and lime...

    • A combination of sweet and sour
    • Perfect for patio growing
    • Eat fresh, use in drinks or make a marmalade
    • Harvest from July to November

    1 option available

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  • Tiger Orange Tree | Patio 'Arcobal' Orange Trained Fruit Trees
    £45
    £60 £45

    Tiger Orange Tree | Patio 'Arcobal' Orange

    The stripy orange!

    • A beautifully-balanced sweet-tart mix
    • Incredibly unusual striped rind
    • Juice and use in a blood orange G&T
    • Harvest from September to November

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  • Lemon and Lime Trees | Perfect Partners Fruit Trees
    £95
    £105 £95

    Lemon and Lime Trees | Perfect Partners

    Simply the zest!

    • Lemons and limes from your own patio
    • Fruit and flowers all year round
    • Bring the Mediterranean to your doorstep
    • Use for garnishes, desserts and cooking

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  • Orange and Lemon Trees | Perfect Partners Fruit Trees
    £85
    £110 £85

    Orange and Lemon Trees | Perfect Partners

    Sweet and sour, an iconic combo!

    • Grow your very own citrus fruits
    • Perfect for sunny patios and balconies
    • Incredibly fragrant flowers
    • Perfect for ice and a slice...

    1 option available

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  • Hand of Buddha Citron Tree | Citrus medica digitata Soft Fruit
    £55
    £65 £55

    Hand of Buddha Citron Tree | Citrus medica digitata

    Reach fruiting enlightenment

    • Like lemon zest without the bitterness
    • One of the most unusually-shaped fruits!
    • Use for zesting and making syrupy marmalades
    • Fruits most often harvested from late summer

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  • Patio Citrus Collection Soft Fruit
    From £150
    £165 From £150

    Patio Citrus Tree Collection

    Bring the Med to your doorstep

    • Perfect, patio-sized citrus trees
    • Zesty, colourful fruits to get your mouth watering
    • Fabulously fragrant flowers
    • Waxy evergreen leaves offer interest all year

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  • Meyer Lemon Tree | Citrus × limon Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    From £45
    From £45

    Meyer Lemon Tree | Citrus × limon

    A lemon with sweetness

    • Sweeter than regular lemons
    • Fabulously fragrant flowers
    • Infuse the zest into shortbread
    • Fruits most often from November to April

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  • The Lime Tree Gift Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    £50
    £50

    The Lime Tree Gift

    A gift of vibrancy & excitement

    • Zingy green fruits
    • Flowers and fruits through the year
    • Great for greenhouses
    • A fabulous congratulations present

    1 option available

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  • The Kumquat Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £35
    From £35

    The Kumquat Tree Gift

    A gift of prosperity & luck

    • Delectable little fruits
    • Can be grown indoors over winter
    • Brilliant for balcony gardeners
    • A fabulous retirement gift

    2 options available

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  • Yuzu Tree | Citrus × junos Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    £45
    £45

    Yuzu Tree | Citrus × junos

    Who likes this tree? Yuzu!

    • A combo of bitter, sweet and sharp notes
    • Incredible perfumed blossoms
    • Make some delicious yuzu jelly
    • Typically crops between November and April

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  • Giant Kumquat Patio Tree Trained Fruit Trees
    £50
    £55 £50

    Giant Kumquat Patio Tree

    A hidden gem of the citrus world

    • Complex flavour profile (both sweet and tart)
    • Fragrant white blossom
    • Eat whole as a snack or candy in sugar
    • Harvest from November to March

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  • Pyramid Lemon Tree | 4 Seasons Lemon Gift Option
    £60
    £60

    Pyramid Lemon Tree | 4 Seasons Lemon

    The *real* Great Pyramid...

    • Fantastically zingy and juicy lemons
    • Trained into a distinctive pyramidal shape
    • Perfect for your next ice and a slice!
    • Harvest throughout the year

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Which citrus tree?

Which citrus tree?

Our growers have chosen the most compact and high-performing citrus varieties for us, so that anyone can grow them. Try the 4 seasons lemon - a heavy-cropping lemon tree that flowers for most of the year - or the Tahiti lime, a seedless variety that produces abundant bright green limes and makes a perfect patio feature. For juicing or homemade marmalade, it has to be the 'Arcobal' orange, a compact tree which fruits after only eighteen months. All of our citrus trees are self-fertile, mini stem varieties, making them suitable even for small spaces.

Growers' tips for citrus trees

Growers' tips for citrus trees

Grow your citrus trees in a bright and sunny position such as a patio or south facing border. Alternatively, they'll thrive in a conservatory, greenhouse or in a warm room (but not too warm!). Because they are not fully winter-hardy in the UK it is best to grow them in large pots if planting outdoors, then bring them indoors during the colder months. Re-pot them every year in March, or top up with fresh compost. They only need minimal pruning, but will grow better with a high nitrogen citrus feed.

Using your citrus fruits

Using your citrus fruits

There’s more to citrus trees than freshly-squeezed orange juice or a twist in your G&T, but both of those things are admittedly pretty fantastic when you can get them on your own doorstep! Use your fresh fruit in curds and jellies and to liven up salads, or get adventurous with sweet and savoury citrus recipes to impress your guests.

Citrus Trees FAQs

Can citrus trees grow in the UK climate?

Citrus trees will grow happily in the UK with the right care. In warmer areas such as the south coast they will be fine grown outdoors, but in colder parts of the UK they will need some winter protection, or to be grown in a conservatory or greenhouse.

What types of citrus trees can I grow in the UK?

Citrus trees you can grow successfully in the UK include lemons, limes and oranges, as well as some types of mandarins and kumquats. Always choose a variety that has been bred for UK growing, as it will be hardier in our climate.

When is the best time to plant citrus trees in the UK?

As all of our citrus trees are pot grown, you can plant them at any time of year when the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. The best time is in spring, after the risk of frost has passed. This allows the tree a good long growing season to establish itself before winter.

Where should I plant my citrus tree?

Citrus trees do best in a sunny, sheltered spot. Plant them in well-draining soil in a south or west facing position if possible, where they’ll get at least six to eight hours of sunlight daily. They’ll also do well in a large patio pot, or in a conservatory or greenhouse.

How often should I water my citrus tree?

Citrus trees like consistently moist (but not waterlogged) soil. Water them regularly, especially during hot or dry periods, and more frequently if they’re in pots.

Do citrus trees need fertilising?

Citrus trees benefit from regular feeding during the growing season (spring and summer). Use a high nitrogen citrus feed, applied according to the instructions on the pack.

How do I protect my citrus tree from frost in the UK?

When it gets cold in the winter, move your potted citrus trees indoors or into a greenhouse. For trees planted in the ground, wrap them with horticultural fleece or bubble wrap to protect them from the frost.

How do I prune my citrus tree?

Prune your citrus trees in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to keep the tree in shape. Avoid heavy pruning for the first few years, as this can reduce fruit production.

When can I expect my citrus tree to bear fruit?

Citrus trees will usually start fruiting within 2-4 years of planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

Can I grow citrus trees indoors in the UK?

Citrus trees are a good choice for growing indoors, and thrive in conservatories or (in the case of smaller plants) on sunny windowsills. Make sure the variety you choose is suitable for container growing, plant it in the sunniest place you can, and keep the room/greenhouse well ventilated.

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