We dispatch our trees every Tuesday, for delivery to most states of Australia. WA & TAS are sent on the first Tuesday of the month.

Citrus Fruit Salad Tree Information

Citrus Fruit Salad Trees grow different Citrus fruits together on 1 Tree!

Fruits in our Citrus range include Lemon, Lime, Mandarins, Oranges, Tangelo, Pomelo, Grapefruit and Lemonade.

Small space gardeners and large backyard gardeners alike love growing our space saving and fast fruiting Citrus Fruit Salad Trees!

Climate

Good news, there is a Citrus Fruit Salad Tree suitable for most Australian Climates. Tropical / Temperate climates are suitable for all Citrus trees. Citrus are also suitable for Cold climates (down to -8 degrees).

Click the map on your State to check if Citrus Fruit Salad Trees are suitable to grow in your area.

Citrus Fruit Variety Information

We choose citrus varieties that are juicy and best for eating to give you the best fresh home grown citrus fruit.

Grapefruit - Ruby

Botanical Name: Citrus Paradisi

Fruit Characteristics: Beautiful red juicy flesh that is low in acid.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: Jun - Sep

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Ruby Grapefruit

Lemon - Meyer

Botanical Name: Citrus Limon

Fruit Characteristics: Low in acidity and pectin, thin rind with a deep yellow colour, sweeter than most other lemons, really juicy.

Blossoms: White white with a purple bud

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: Apr – Jul (longer in warmer climates)

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Meyer Lemon

Lemonade

Botanical Name: Citrus X limon

Fruit Characteristics: A juicy tangy citrus fruit that is a hybrid of mandarin and lemon.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: May - Sep

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Lemonade

Lime - Tahitian

Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantiifolia

Fruit Characteristics: They have a distinct acid lime flavour; Really juicy with a thin skin.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: May - Jul

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Tahitian Lime

Lime - Kaffir

Botanical Name: Citrus Hystrix

Fruit Characteristics: Native to tropical Southeast Asia, Kaffir lime is used primarily in asian cuisine. The leaves are dark green with a glossy sheen and the fruit has a thick nobbly and textured skin. The leaves are very aromatic and produce a fragrant citrus aroma when crushed. They are usually added to the dish whilst its cooking. The zest of the skin is used in making curry paste.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: All year round as the leaves are used rather than the fruit.

Preferred Climate: Tropical / Subtropical / Warm Temperate

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Lime - Finger

Botanical Name: Citrus Australasica

Fruit Characteristics: Finger limes are small, elongated citrus fruits (finger looking) with a thin skin of various colours that is semi-smooth with a leathery texture.

They have a unique and delicious pulp, that consists of many small pearls that are firm, slightly sticky, juicy, and crisp.

When eaten, the pearls create a popping sensation with a burst of sweet-tart flavours in the mouth.

Finger limes bear a minty, citrus-forward aroma with a tangy, sweet, and slightly sour, floral, lemon-lime flavour.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: 1m x 2m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: March - September

Preferred Climate: Subtropical / Warm Temperate

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Mandarin - Afourer

Botanical Name: Citrus Reticulata

Fruit Characteristics: Sweet juicy mandarin; Easy to segment and eat straight off the tree.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: Jul - Oct

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Afourer Mandarin

Mandarin - Ellendale

Botanical Name: Citrus Reticulata

Fruit Characteristics: The fruit is of medium size with a deep orange tight smooth skin. Juicy flesh with a sweet rich flavour.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: Aug - Oct

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Ellendale Mandarin

Mandarin - Page

Botanical Name: Citrus Reticulata

Fruit Characteristics: Sweet and juicy flesh; the fruit resemble a small orange with deep orange skin.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: Jun - Sep

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Page Mandarin

Mandarin - Emperor

Botanical Name: Citrus Reticulata 'Emperor'

Fruit Characteristics: Sweet juicy mandarin. Easy to peel and segment with a thin skin and few seeds.Produces a large harvest, Eat straight from the tree.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: May to August

Preferred Climate: Subtropical/Warm Temperate

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Mandarin - Clementine

Botanical Name: Citrus × Clementina

Fruit Characteristics: Known for its sweet and seedless segments, this mandarin has as smooth deep orange glossy skin that is easy to peel. It is sometimes mistaken for a Tangerine, as they look very similar.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: June to August

Preferred Climate: Subtropical/ Warm Temperate

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Orange - Cara Cara Blood Navel

Botanical Name: Citrus Sinensis

Fruit Characteristics: They are much sweeter and less acidic than most oranges and are absolutely delicious.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: May - July

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Cara Cara Blood Orange

Orange - Washington Navel

Botanical Name: Citrus Sinensis

Fruit Characteristics: A large seedless, sweet and juicy orange with a gorgeous flavour and taste. Easy to peel and segment.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: Jun - Aug

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus –Navel Orange

Orange - Valencia

Botanical Name: Citrus Sinensis

Fruit Characteristics: Bright orange in colour with a sweet juicy flesh.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: Sept – Dec Our summer orange

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus - Valencia Orange

Pomelo - Flicks Yellow

Botanical Name: Citrus Maxima

Fruit Characteristics: Pomelos are one of the least sour and acidic of the citrus varieties. They are not very juicy with a mild flavour that is perfect for a fruit salad.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: May - Jul

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Pomelo Flicks Yellow

Tangelo - Minneola

Botanical Name: Citrus Paradisi X Reticulata

Fruit Characteristics: The fruit is medium to large, with a bell shape and a prominent neck. Super juicy. Lovely alternative to oranges and mandarins.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions

Fruiting Season: Jul-Oct

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Minneola Tangelo

Q&A

What is the mature height of the trees?

Citrus is dwarfing, tree height in the ground is about 2 meters, width 2 meters

When growing in a pot, the size of tree will be determined by the size of the pot. E.g. in a half wine barrel pot, the tree would reach about half the 'in ground' size.

How often should I water my tree?

Keep your tree moist at all times, watering more often during the hotter months. A good layer of mulch promotes a more consistent moisture level. Weekly deep watering is best, i.e. leave hose on trickle overnight. This promotes a deeper root development for the tree, rather than surface watering. Reduce watering habits for dormant trees during the winter months.

When should I fertilise my tree?

Fertilise 2 to 3 times a year! APPLY late winter, early summer and Early Autumn. Cow or animal manure (older is better) and compost are excellent fertilisers. Otherwise suggestions would be: a slow release fertiliser (Osmocote with added trace elements) mixed into the soil, Blood and Bone, Dynamic Lifter or equivalent. No more than one or two of these fertilisers to each application. From time to time kitchen scraps can be added under the mulch to attract earthworms (If no dogs are about!).

Note: When using fertilisers, keep from direct contact with trunk of the tree. And top up mulch when required.

What are the sun requirements for my tree?

Best to place in position with full day sun or a minimum of half day, sheltered from wind if possible.

When will my tree bear fruit?

First fruits will appear in approximately 6 - 18 months. It's best to remove most of these fruits when they are the size of a tiny pea and allow the framework (branches) of all the grafts to develop first. This is especially important whilst the tree is young. As the tree grows, thin out/reduce the amount of fruit that has set, always promoting branch growth as well as fruit production. Branch framework needs to be ahead of fruit production to carry the weight of the fruit and establish correct tree shape. More fruit may be allowed to set on any faster growing grafts however, as the fruit production will slow the growth of the branches. Always reduce the number of fruit on the slower growing varieties to allow more energy to go into developing the branches.

Can I espalier my tree?

All our trees can be espaliered. This method saves space and is especially helpful for our fruit trees as it provides extra support for heavy cropping. Attach the branching sideways along wires or framework. Secure branches with expandable ties to allow expansion as the branches grow.