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Bearss Lemon
The Bearss lemon tree, also known as the Persian lime or Tahiti lime, is a popular citrus variety prized for its juicy and acidic fruit. It is characterized by its thornless branches, glossy green leaves, and vibrant yellow-green fruit. Bearss lemon trees thrive in warm climates and produce abundant fruit year-round, with peak harvests typically occurring in the winter months. These versatile lemons are commonly used in culinary applications, including cooking, baking, and beverage making, as well as for their fragrant zest and juice.
Taste: Tarte, acidic and juicy
Height: 12-18 ft.
Producing: April-August
Benefits: More juice than regular lemons and great for zesting. Easy to grow at home.
Fun Facts: Comes from so-called true lemon
Maintenance: Water daily, full sun, mulch around the base of the tree. Spray with neem oil.
Citron Citrus
Citron trees are small evergreen trees or shrubs that produce the citron fruit. The fruit is typically large, with a thick, bumpy rind that can range from yellow to green when ripe. The pulp inside is often dry and not as juicy as other citrus fruits, but it has a strong, aromatic flavor. Citron is primarily used for its peel, which is candied and used in various culinary dishes, desserts, and beverages. It's also used in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies in some cultures.
Taste: A combination of lemon and orange, but with a distinct bitterness
Height: 15-20 ft.
Producing: December-March
Benefits: Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that can help boost the immune system, improve digestion, and promote overall health.
Fun Facts: Citron peel is also used to extract essential oils, which are valued for their pleasant fragrance and used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.
Maintenance: Provide regular watering for the to soil remain consistently moist but not waterlogged. Conduct annual pruning to remove dead or diseased branches, enhance air circulation, and maintain an ideal tree shape and size. Ideally be in full sun 6-8 hours a day.
Calamondin
Calamondin, also known as Citrus microcarpa or calamansi, is a small citrus tree prized for its decorative appeal and tart, citrusy fruit. Calamondin bears small, round oranges that resemble miniature tangerines. The fruit is highly acidic and is commonly used in culinary applications, adding a zesty flavor to dishes, beverages, and preserves. They thrive in warm, tropical climates and can be cultivated in pots or containers indoors in cooler regions.
Taste: A combination of lemon and orange, but with a distinct bitterness
Height: 15-20 ft.Producing: December-March
Benefits: Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that can help boost the immune system, improve digestion, and promote overall health.
Fun Facts: Citron peel is also used to extract essential oils, which are valued for their pleasant fragrance and used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.
Maintenance: Regular watering, well-drained soil, and ample sunlight
Honey Murcott Tangerine
The Honey Murcott Tangerine, also known simply as Murcott or Honey Tangerine, is a popular citrus fruit prized for its exceptionally sweet and juicy flavor. Originating from a hybrid between a tangerine and a sweet orange, the Honey Murcott Tangerine is known for its vibrant orange color, easy-to-peel skin, and few to no seeds. This variety typically matures in late winter to early spring, offering a delicious and refreshing treat during the cooler months. Honey Murcott Tangerines are enjoyed fresh as snacks, juiced for beverages, or used in culinary creations, adding a burst of sweetness to salads, desserts, and sauces.
Honey Bell Tangerine
The Honeybell Tangerine, also known as Mineola Tangelo or Minneola Tangelo, is a popular citrus fruit renowned for its sweet and tangy flavor, vibrant color, and distinctive bell shape. A hybrid of a tangerine and a grapefruit or pomelo, Honeybell Tangerines are characterized by their deep orange-red hue, easy-to-peel skin, and juicy flesh with few seeds. They typically ripen in winter, making them a refreshing seasonal treat during the colder months. Honeybell Tangerines are enjoyed fresh as a snack, juiced for beverages, or used in culinary creations, adding a burst of sweetness to salads, desserts, and sauces.
Kaffir Lime
The Kaffir lime, native to Southeast Asia, is a citrus fruit prized for its aromatic leaves and distinctive flavor. While its bumpy green fruit is rarely used in cooking, the leaves are widely utilized in Thai, Indonesian, and other Southeast Asian cuisines to impart a unique citrusy fragrance to dishes. The leaves are often used in soups, curries, and stir-fries, lending a refreshing and aromatic essence. In addition to its culinary uses, the Kaffir lime tree is cultivated for its ornamental value, featuring glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Taste: Sour with a floral tone
Height: 6-10 ft
Benefits: Leaves are great for tea and contain health benefits. Full of vitamin C.
Fun Facts: People in South Asia use the leaves for oral hygiene
Maintenance: Water daily, full sun, fertalize
Key Lime
Key lime trees are small, rarely growing taller than 13 feet and equally wide. While the tree may flower and produce fruits throughout the year, the main harvest is in the early fall. The limes are 1 1/2 inches in diameter, with a thin rind and an acidic, flavorful flesh.
Marumi Kumquat
The Marumi Kumquat tree is a compact citrus tree prized for its small, round fruits with sweet edible rinds and tart flesh. Native to East Asia, particularly Japan, it's often grown for ornamental purposes as well as for its fruit. The tree typically reaches a height of 6-10 feet and produces fragrant white flowers, followed by clusters of orange fruits. Marumi Kumquats thrive in well-drained soil and sunny locations, making them popular choices for gardens and container growing. They're relatively easy to care for and can withstand mild frost, adding a touch of exotic beauty and flavor to any landscape.s also used in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies in some cultures.
Meyer Lemon
Meyer Lemon trees are evergreen citrus trees prized for their sweet, flavorful fruit and ornamental beauty. They produce thin-skinned, juicy lemons with a less acidic taste compared to traditional lemons. Meyer Lemon trees are popular among home gardeners due to their compact size, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, especially in containers. They require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively easy to care for. Meyer Lemon trees typically fruit during the winter months.
Nagumi Kumquat
The Nagami Kumquat tree is a citrus tree renowned for its oval-shaped fruits with sweet edible rinds and tangy flesh. It originates from East Asia, particularly China and Japan. The tree typically grows up to 10-15 feet tall and produces fragrant white flowers followed by clusters of bright orange fruits. Nagami Kumquats thrive in warm, sunny climates and are well-suited for both outdoor cultivation and container gardening. They require well-drained soil and regular watering to flourish. With their striking appearance and delicious fruit, Nagami Kumquat trees are popular choices for home gardens and landscapes, adding beauty and flavor to any space.
Navel Orange
The Navel Orange tree is a popular citrus tree celebrated for its sweet, seedless fruit and lush green foliage. Originating from Brazil, this tree is widely cultivated in regions with warm climates around the world. Named for the distinctive "navel" or second fruit at the blossom end, Navel Oranges are prized for their easy-to-peel thick skin and juicy, flavorful segments. The tree itself typically grows to a height of around 20 feet and produces fragrant white blossoms in spring, followed by fruit maturation in the winter months. Navel Orange trees require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, making them common sights in home gardens, orchards, and commercial groves alike. They are relatively low-maintenance, but periodic pruning and proper watering are essential for optimal growth and fruit production.
Page Orange
Page Orange also known as the "Cara Cara Pink Navel Orange" are a type of navel orange distinguished by their pinkish-red flesh, which offers a sweeter and less acidic flavor compared to traditional navel oranges. They have a similar appearance to regular oranges on the outside, with a bright orange peel and the characteristic navel at the blossom end. However, their interior flesh is what sets them apart, being more colorful and having a unique taste profile.Cara Cara Orange trees are cultivated much like other citrus trees, requiring ample sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular watering. They produce fragrant white blossoms in spring, followed by fruit maturation in the winter months, typically from December to April, depending on the specific growing region.
Persian Lime
The Persian Lime tree, also known as Tahiti Lime or Bearss Lime, is a citrus tree prized for its juicy, seedless fruit and fragrant foliage. Originating from the Middle East, particularly Iran (formerly Persia), it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The fruit is typically larger than traditional limes and has a smooth, thin green rind. Persian Limes are known for their tangy, acidic flavor, making them a popular ingredient in culinary applications such as beverages, desserts, and savory dishes. The tree itself grows to a height of around 6-10 feet and produces clusters of white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Persian Lime trees require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for home gardens and commercial orchards alike.
Ponderosa Lemon
The Ponderosa Lemon tree is a unique citrus tree known for its large, thick-skinned fruit and ornamental appeal. It's believed to be a hybrid between a citron and a lemon. The fruit of the Ponderosa Lemon can grow to enormous sizes, often weighing several pounds each. Despite its size, the fruit maintains a tangy, acidic flavor typical of lemons. The tree itself grows to a considerable height, often reaching 12-25 feet tall, with glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers. Ponderosa Lemon trees require full sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively hardy, able to tolerate some cold weather. While not as commercially widespread as other lemon varieties, Ponderosa Lemon trees are prized by home gardeners for their unique fruit and striking appearance in landscapes.
Ponkan Tangerine
Ponkan Tangerine, also known simply as Ponkan. It is widely cultivated in subtropical regions around the world for its sweet, juicy flavor and easy-to-peel skin. Ponkan Tangerines are typically medium to large in size, with a bright orange rind and tender, seedless segments. The fruit is known for its rich aroma and deliciously sweet taste, making it a popular choice for fresh consumption and juicing. Ponkan Tangerine trees are evergreen and vigorous growers, reaching heights of up to 20 feet. They require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive. The fruit typically ripens in the winter months, making it a delightful addition to seasonal citrus offerings.
Persian Lime
The Persian Lime tree, also known as Tahiti Lime or Bearss Lime, is a citrus tree prized for its juicy, seedless fruit and fragrant foliage. Originating from the Middle East, particularly Iran (formerly Persia), it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The fruit is typically larger than traditional limes and has a smooth, thin green rind. Persian Limes are known for their tangy, acidic flavor, making them a popular ingredient in culinary applications such as beverages, desserts, and savory dishes. The tree itself grows to a height of around 6-10 feet and produces clusters of white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Persian Lime trees require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for home gardens and commercial orchards alike.
Red Lime
The Red Lime tree, also known as the Blood Lime or Australian Blood Lime, is a unique citrus hybrid prized for its ornamental value and tart, tangy fruit. It's a cross between the red finger lime (Citrus australasica var. sanguinea) and a regular lime (Citrus aurantiifolia or Citrus latifolia). The fruit of the Red Lime is small to medium-sized, with a deep red to maroon-colored flesh and a thin green to reddish-orange rind. It offers a distinctively tart flavor with hints of bitterness, making it suitable for use in culinary applications such as beverages, sauces, and desserts. The tree itself is relatively small, reaching heights of around 6-10 feet, with glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers. Red Lime trees require full sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively hardy, able to tolerate some drought and cold weather.
Meyer Lemon
Meyer Lemon trees are evergreen citrus trees prized for their sweet, flavorful fruit and ornamental beauty. They produce thin-skinned, juicy lemons with a less acidic taste compared to traditional lemons. Meyer Lemon trees are popular among home gardeners due to their compact size, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, especially in containers. They require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively easy to care for. Meyer Lemon trees typically fruit during the winter months.
Nagumi Kumquat
The Nagami Kumquat tree is a citrus tree renowned for its oval-shaped fruits with sweet edible rinds and tangy flesh. It originates from East Asia, particularly China and Japan. The tree typically grows up to 10-15 feet tall and produces fragrant white flowers followed by clusters of bright orange fruits. Nagami Kumquats thrive in warm, sunny climates and are well-suited for both outdoor cultivation and container gardening. They require well-drained soil and regular watering to flourish. With their striking appearance and delicious fruit, Nagami Kumquat trees are popular choices for home gardens and landscapes, adding beauty and flavor to any space.
Navel Orange
The Navel Orange tree is a popular citrus tree celebrated for its sweet, seedless fruit and lush green foliage. Originating from Brazil, this tree is widely cultivated in regions with warm climates around the world. Named for the distinctive "navel" or second fruit at the blossom end, Navel Oranges are prized for their easy-to-peel thick skin and juicy, flavorful segments. The tree itself typically grows to a height of around 20 feet and produces fragrant white blossoms in spring, followed by fruit maturation in the winter months. Navel Orange trees require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, making them common sights in home gardens, orchards, and commercial groves alike. They are relatively low-maintenance, but periodic pruning and proper watering are essential for optimal growth and fruit production.
Page Orange
Page Orange also known as the "Cara Cara Pink Navel Orange" are a type of navel orange distinguished by their pinkish-red flesh, which offers a sweeter and less acidic flavor compared to traditional navel oranges. They have a similar appearance to regular oranges on the outside, with a bright orange peel and the characteristic navel at the blossom end. However, their interior flesh is what sets them apart, being more colorful and having a unique taste profile.Cara Cara Orange trees are cultivated much like other citrus trees, requiring ample sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular watering. They produce fragrant white blossoms in spring, followed by fruit maturation in the winter months, typically from December to April, depending on the specific growing region.
Persian Lime
The Persian Lime tree, also known as Tahiti Lime or Bearss Lime, is a citrus tree prized for its juicy, seedless fruit and fragrant foliage. Originating from the Middle East, particularly Iran (formerly Persia), it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The fruit is typically larger than traditional limes and has a smooth, thin green rind. Persian Limes are known for their tangy, acidic flavor, making them a popular ingredient in culinary applications such as beverages, desserts, and savory dishes. The tree itself grows to a height of around 6-10 feet and produces clusters of white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Persian Lime trees require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for home gardens and commercial orchards alike.
Ponderosa Lemon
The Ponderosa Lemon tree is a unique citrus tree known for its large, thick-skinned fruit and ornamental appeal. It's believed to be a hybrid between a citron and a lemon. The fruit of the Ponderosa Lemon can grow to enormous sizes, often weighing several pounds each. Despite its size, the fruit maintains a tangy, acidic flavor typical of lemons. The tree itself grows to a considerable height, often reaching 12-25 feet tall, with glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers. Ponderosa Lemon trees require full sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively hardy, able to tolerate some cold weather. While not as commercially widespread as other lemon varieties, Ponderosa Lemon trees are prized by home gardeners for their unique fruit and striking appearance in landscapes.
Ponkan Tangerine
Ponkan Tangerine, also known simply as Ponkan. It is widely cultivated in subtropical regions around the world for its sweet, juicy flavor and easy-to-peel skin. Ponkan Tangerines are typically medium to large in size, with a bright orange rind and tender, seedless segments. The fruit is known for its rich aroma and deliciously sweet taste, making it a popular choice for fresh consumption and juicing. Ponkan Tangerine trees are evergreen and vigorous growers, reaching heights of up to 20 feet. They require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive. The fruit typically ripens in the winter months, making it a delightful addition to seasonal citrus offerings.
Persian Lime
The Persian Lime tree, also known as Tahiti Lime or Bearss Lime, is a citrus tree prized for its juicy, seedless fruit and fragrant foliage. Originating from the Middle East, particularly Iran (formerly Persia), it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The fruit is typically larger than traditional limes and has a smooth, thin green rind. Persian Limes are known for their tangy, acidic flavor, making them a popular ingredient in culinary applications such as beverages, desserts, and savory dishes. The tree itself grows to a height of around 6-10 feet and produces clusters of white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Persian Lime trees require plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive, and they are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for home gardens and commercial orchards alike.
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