What kind of citrus tree do i have

Lemon trees are generally more frost-sensitive than oranges, so if you live far north, you might want to consider another type of tree. Unfortunately for those in the far north, lime trees are extremely sensitive to cold weather and cannot handle temperatures below freezing.

If you have access to a greenhouse, or live somewhere with mild winters, then you can grow any of these lime varieties there, but otherwise, make sure your baby lime tree can handle the cold before you plant it. Pick a fruit you enjoy eating or try a new and exciting one — though you may want to sample some of the fruit before deciding to grow it though, just to be on the safe side. What could be better? Washington navel trees are available in full-size and dwarf varieties, so you can pick the size that best fits your yard.

You can eat the fruit, as well, but many people grow them specifically to make fresh, homemade orange juice. Since these are so popular, saplings can easily be found at nurseries and online. Honeybell oranges are a distinct, unique orange. Their interesting bell shape and lovely flavor have made them the favorite orange of some, but they are much harder to find and are typically more expensive than other orange tree types.

We also carry citrus trees that can be grown indoors such as the kaffir lime tree. If you are looking for something a little different, we also have a selection of the kumquat tree and grapefruit tree. Availability may vary based on time of year and selection may also vary by location. At SummerWinds Nursery, we carry many different types of citrus trees. Whatever your citrus tree needs, stop in today and let our Trusted Garden Advisors help you pick the perfect tree for your garden.

At SummerWinds Nursery, we guarantee success! Privacy Policy Account Deletion. I had no idea there were so many citrus. That citrus id link was overwhelming. I steal the fruit when I pass it in an alley and they are sweet and tangy with a tangerine bomb taste. Its addictive. Then I found out about mandarinquat. I also need a rangpur since its good for cocktails. The avocados are doing great but the bees are much more interested in the citrus blossoms so I hope they visit all the trees.

Looking forward to watching the avocado talk I missed. Thanks for all you do. Happy gardening …. Bita -she who carries a wooden spoon:. Citrus intimidates me too. Hi Greg. I liked your articles as usual. On my property in North Poway, I have a couple of orange trees without navels, a white grapefruit, and a tangerine that I was trying to identify. The info you provided will be a helpful place to start researching. Thanks for posting.

Hi, I just discovered your site, it is very useful to go through the posts and I like it. Ok, here is my struggle with two old Naval orange trees I have. From trunk-foot they appear both grafted. One has a lighter foliage and large fruit, they are sweet with a note of grapefruit. From readings I believe this can be a rootstock influence. The other tree has a much denser foliage, the fruits are not that large but have a very strong sweetish smell.

This is funny because the backyard has a sweet smell in Jan. There are many different kind of Navel oranges and I always wonder if these are characteristics of a specific variety? So, that is what keeps me awake at night. Again, you have a nice site here, thank you. Thanks again for all the information you provide. I recently moved to a new property and I have an apple tree that my neighbor says was there when he moved in 35 years ago.

The fruit was ripe in June. Every time I look up old apple varieties I get overwhelmed with the amount of different varieties. Do you know of a good resource to identify apple varieties? The fruit being ripe in June — so early — should be key in eliminating many varieties. Thanks for the reply and the good information. It is a grafted tree. There are no water sources anywhere near it. I have no idea how it has survived. Thanks again for the information.

Currently I have a tango in my yard. In the UC paper, it said tango is harvest in mid march. Any way to improve the taste. Also, is this a good time to graft citrus now? Hi James, You can graft citrus any day of the year. It is one of parents of the famous shiranui or sumo that you see at the supermarket. The edges are lightly serrated less than the leaves of the lemon tree. The base of the leaf is rounded. The petiole has huge, heart shaped wings.

Sweet orange Citrus x sinensis The leaves are big and broad, but less than in the pomelo. The edges are usually entire. Very few times they are lightly serrated. It is articulated where it joins the leaf blade. Bitter orange Citrus x aurantium Leaves are very similar to the sweet orange. The biggest difference is in the petiole: the bitter orange leaves do have tiny heart shaped wings smaller than the wings in the pomelo leaves. Leaves are big and broad, but not as big as the leaves of the pomelo tree.

Serrated edges. The veins are pronounced in both sides of the leaf blade. The petiole is not winged never, ever.

Some people say that their leaves smell like lemons when you squeeze them, but… again… madness! The base and the tip are sharp.