Calamondin Orange Tree
x Citrofortunella microcarpa (syn. Citrus mitris)View more from Citrus Trees
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A Calamondin Orange Tree is the perfect tree for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty, sweet floral scent and colorful fruit of a citrus tree but who doesn’t live in a very warm area or have a lot of room. It grows into a small tree and is hardier than most other citrus trees, surviving temperatures as low as 200F. It also makes an great plant for a pot on a balcony or terrace or outside your front door, as well as being ideal for a sunny location right inside your house during the winter. The small orange fruits are used like lemons in drinks or cooking and you will love the unique flavor.
This is a tree that is really easy to grow and because it is small it will not overgrow even a small garden, or become too big to bring indoors for the winter. It is a tough tree too, with few significant pests or diseases and thrives with minimum care. It can be grown in a large pot for years, bringing it indoors for the winter and growing it outdoors during the rest of the year. In a pot this tree will stay around 6 feet tall, but will grow much taller in the garden.
Botanical Name:
x Citrofortunella microcarpa (syn. Citrus mitris)
Mature Width:
2-10 ft
Mature Height:
6-25 ft
Grows Well In:
Zones 8-10 (Outdoors)
Grows anywhere indoors
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Low
Growth Rate:
Medium
Flower Color:
White
Flowering Season:
Spring