Calamondin Orange Tree | Citrus calamondin
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Patio Tree in a 3L Pot
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Calamondin Orange Tree
Citrus calamondin
- Fancy growing your very own citrus fruit? Want something a bit different than your bog-standard orange or lemon? This calamondin has you covered!
- With pretty, scented white flowers and deep green, ovate foliage, it'd be easy to forget about this tree's fruit - but not when it's this good!
- From summer into autumn, calamondin trees produce delectable, round, orange fruits just a few centimetres in diameter; these have a tangy kick with additional notes of sweetness also creeping onto the palate
- Although it can be grown in the ground, this tree is perhaps best suited to growing in a large container. This way, it can be moved inside or to a more suitable location as the weather cools
- A worthy recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this tree has been recognised as performing well in British gardens
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Calamondin Orange Tree thrives in a pot, which is highly recommended in the UK. Keeping it in a container allows you to easily move the plant indoors or into a greenhouse or conservatory when temperatures drop below 5°C during the colder months. Plant it in a specialist citrus compost and ensure the pot provides excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging.
How big does it get?
It typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres, making it ideal for patio containers and conservatories.
How much sunlight does this need?
It thrives in full sun and needs at least 6 to 8 hours of bright light daily, meaning you should move it outdoors in summer and keep it in a bright, cool room (above 5°C) in winter.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
This citrus tree requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil, so you should use a specialist citrus compost or a mix of loam-based compost and bark.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water freely in summer but allow the top 2cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Use rainwater if possible. Reduce watering in winter.
Will this plant need pruning?
Minimal pruning required. Thin out crowded branches in spring to allow light into the centre and maintain a tidy shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The Calamondin orange is a tender citrus (H1C) that cannot endure freezing temperatures. It makes an excellent patio plant during the UK summer but must be brought indoors to a frost-free environment when temperatures fall below 5°C.
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