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Citrus Trees - All trees are in 5 gallon pots

These are top quality Louisiana nursery grown citrus trees.

LARGER TREES - New shipment will arrive on 2-9-10 for Spring planting. Spring, Fall and Winter in the Gulf Coast area is the ideal time to plant Citrus Trees.

Because of the ongoing bug infestation of Floria Citrus trees, my grower has taken additional steps to insure the high quality of all his Citrus Trees.

All trees are now certified to be Asian Citrus Psyllid insect free!! We are trying to keep the citrus insects under control here in Louisiana.

I keep a large variety of citrus trees at my location in the New Orleans area.

Lemon--Meyer, Ponderosa, Pink, Lisbon
Lime -- Persian, Key
Orange -- Navel, Valencia, Louisiana Sweet, Hamlin, Calamondin, Blood, Mandarin, Tangerine and Red Navel
Satsuma--Owari, Brown select, St Ann Early Satsuma
Grapefruit--Ruby Red,
Chandler Pummelo
Kumquat--Meiwa (sweet), Nagami (tart)
Figs-- Brown Turkey, Celeste, LSU Gold, LSU Purple, Marseilles
Loquat and Persimmons

The Improved Meyer Lemons are particularly nice, 4 to 5 feet tall in 5 gallon pots.

All varieties are available in 5 gallon containers for $30.00. These trees are 1 1/2 years old and will produce some fruit this season. Keep in mind that first and second year citrus fruit is usually poor quality.

For more info contact Ray, Cell 504-931-9768

I DO NOT SHIP TREES. I am located in Metairie, Louisiana

Citrus Trees - 10 gallon

10 gallon trees available.

Washington Navel-------- 1 available
Improved Meyer Lemon --4 available
Brown Select Satsuma----1 available
Owari Satsuma ------------1 available
Saint Ann Satsuma -------5 available
Sweet Kumquat------------Sold out till next Spring
Louisiana Sweet------------Sold out till next Spring
Calamondin Orange--------2 available
Blood Orange -------------- Sold out till next Spring
Hamlin Sweet Orange------Sold out till next Spring
Pokan Mandarin -----------1 available
Persian Lime ---------------2 available
Key Lime -------------------3 available

These varieties are available for $85.00. These trees are 2 to 3 years old and and most have blossoms or fruit.

Also Available: Meiwa (Sweet Kumquat) 50 gallon container with fruit about 4 years old and a 3-in-1, orange, grapefruit and lemon in a 50 gallon pot $275

Sweet Kumquat in a 50 gallon pot $325.

Thanks for visiting!

Calamondin info, aka Miniature Orange Tree

A Calamondin is a cross between a kumquat and orange or kumquat and mandarin. It makes a very nice houseplant. The plant height can be controlled by the pot size and pruning. It will grow larger in the ground. Cold resistant 25 degrees.

It is quite showy and fragrant when the fruit and blossoms kick in. Blooms and produces fruit all year long. The fruit is orange/red about golf ball size. It taste like a lime with a hint of mandarin. The rind is edible and sweet to taste. The fruit is juicy with high acidity. The fruit makes an excellent marmalade. It also stops insect bite itches. The fruit can be frozen whole and used as ice cubes in summer drinks.

The plant is rather cylindrical and erect with dense branches and will grow in a variety of soils.

Calamondin Info http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/calamondin.html

http://www.geocities.com/verymad_scientist/

Pomello info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomelo

Citrus Varieties That Thrive Indoors

Calamondin- The plants have wide, lush leaves and bright orange fruit that resemble small tangerines.
Kaffir lime- A lime tree that also boasts delicious leaves used in cooking Southeast Asian dishes.
Meiwa kumquat- These kumquats are sweet, round, and perfect for fresh eating.
Meyer lemon- The lemons are deep yellow and the trees will bear fruit heavily.

Caring for Indoor Citrus

Here is a brief guide for keeping your indoor citrus plants happy and healthy:

Location: Make sure your plants receive five to six hours of sunlight. Set your tree in a southern exposure, if possible, or supplement the light by using 40 watt fluorescent shop lights above the plants.
Fertilizer: Use an acidic fertilizer during the plant's active growing season in late winter, June and August. Use a high-nitrogen-low phosphorus food (20-10-10) or one specifically for citrus every time you water.
Water: Your pot must have good drainage as you water every few days. Mist the leaves and give your tree a shower occasionally.
Humidity: Homes in winter have drier air, so try a tray of pebbles under the pot.

With the right care and a little luck, your own personal citrus grove will bring you great enjoyment and last for years. Just imagine strolling into your living room or kitchen to pluck a lemon for use in your favorite lemon bar recipe or limes for Tex-Mex dressing. In our present cold climate (getting warmer every day), you can order dwarf citrus trees now from mail-order nurseries and local garden centers a bit later in the spring.

Questions? Ray, Cell 504-931-9768 or citrustrees@bellsouth.net