A Selection of some of the less common Citrus. Kumquats, Limequats, Grapefruits and Citrons.
Roman Lime. A cross variety giving small round lemons sweeter than normal and pealable like a Mandarine. Lovely shaped trees that will flower and fruit year round. 20cm pot approx 70-80cm
An unusual Citrus variety. Citrus Arcobal Orange is a very attractive citrus that comes from a crossing of Citrus meyeri x Citrus sinensis doppio sanguigno. They bear slightly elongated orange shaped striped fruits and blooms with wonderful white fragrant flowers in the spring. 24cm pot 120-130cms
Buddha's Hand. An unusual citrus tree with curious fruits that has 'fingers'. The fruits are yellow and hand shaped. The fruit is used in China and Japan for perfuming rooms and is a symbol of wealth and happiness. The fruit is almost all peel and pith and is excellent for a very fragrant zest. A plant for the collector. 20cm pot approx 70cm (inc pot).
The 'Imperial lemon is a cross between lemon and grapefruit producing large yellow fruit. Nice plants currently with buds/flowers. 20cm pot 60-70cm
Sunrise Lime is a cross between a finger lime and calamondin and produces an elegant pear-shaped golden fruit that is juicy and sharp in flavour. The fruit can be eaten whole as the skin and pith is sweet. 20cm pot 70cm (inc pot)
This natural hybrid between Citrus sinensis and Citrus glauca from Australia has distinguishing lanceolate, dark green, aromatic leaves and small yellow-orange fruit made of small, crunchy, intensely flavoured juice vesicles. Incredibly hardy: -12 to -15°C. An unusual variety for Citrus collectors. 20cm pot approx 70-80cm
This is a self-fertile variety that produces both male and female creamy-white flowers, so it does not need a pollinating partner to produce delicious, greenish-brown kiwi fruit. It is a vigorous, deciduous climber, which is best suited for training as an espalier against a warm, sheltered wall in a sunny spot, where it will start producing fruit around 3...