A Selection of some of the less common Citrus. Kumquats, Limequats, Grapefruits and Citrons.
Sharon Fruit or Japanese Persimmon tree. This wonderful large shrub has large, shining green leaves that turn a glorious orange or plum colour in autumn. The edible fruits, Persimmons, are produced here most typical British summers. Frost hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5C (23F) 19cm pot 60cm plants to grow on.
A tender, sprawling, shrub to 1m tall, bearing round, grey-green leaves to 4cm across. In summer it produces flowers comprised of four white petals surrounding a tuft of white to pink stamens. The unopened flower buds are pickled or salted and eaten as capers, as are the long-stalked, olive-shaped berries (caperberries) 14cm pot
A tasty tropical fruit originating Central-America, with palmate, leathery leaves. It produces apple shaped fruits that mature to yellow, that are nice and juicy with a slight taste of mango. Can be grown outside in the Summer but needs to be frost free in Winter. Best grown in a free draining soil. 24cm pot approx 160cms
An evergreen tree with large veined leaves, producing fragrant yellow fruits in early spring. Best grown on a south facing wall in well drained soil. 19cm pot approx 65cms high.
The Psidium cattleyanum (Strawberry Guava) is an evergreen shrub with simple, glossy leaves. It produces strawberry sized fruits that turn purple when mature. They are sweet, aromatic (similar to the strawberry) and can be used in salads, mixed into yoghurt or they can be blended into smoothies or fruit juices. Needs protection in winter so best grown in...
Tree tomato - Tamarillo. A semi-woody sub-tropical evergreen shrub with a treelike form that typically grows rapidly to 2.5m with large edible tomato-like fruit on plants with large leaves. Originates from Brazil. 12cm pot
Psidium littorale Golden or yellow guave, is a relative of the Psidium Guajava (Guave). This tropical fruit plant is evergreen and can grow up to 4 meters. Grows with a short thick stem that branches in bush form. The trunk is smooth and brown in color. Needs protection in Winter so grow in a container. 19cm pot approx 130-140cm
The largest Mandarine in the World. The King Mandarin is an Asian variety, originating in Vietnam, that has been cultivated for centuries. The fruits are impressively large, sweet, and easy-to-peel. Also known as the "Green Orange," the King Mandarin can be ripen while its skin maintains a bright green color; it can also ripen totally orange or with both...
Goji Berry- One of the latest superfoods available. Goji berries are nutritionally rich, containing beta-carotene, Vitamins C, B1, B2 and other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.High yielding up to 1kg in 2nd year.Hardy to -15C. 3ltr pot
Your very own mango tree. What could be more exotic than that? Red and yellow fruits from June. Superb specimen Grafted plants approx 100cms high. Self pollinating.
Custard apple tree. A grafted tree that produces round or pear shaped fruits with a pale green skin. Inside the skin the aromatic creamy flesh has a pineapple flavour. Protect from frost. Grafted trees approx 140-150cms high
A very unusual and ancient variety. Bizzarria orange can produce bitter orange, lemons and branches with both fruits or mixed fruit on the same plant! Leaves are also irregular and can be lance shaped, rounded or twisted. This variety is also quite cold hardy. A real collectors variety. 20cm pot 70cm trees.