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Citrus Trees--- Pick up only

Citrus Trees - All trees now will be 5 gallon pot size.

These are top quality Louisiana nursery grown citrus trees.

LARGER TREES - New shipment arrived 5-1-09. 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 feet tall in 5 gallon pots.

All varieties are available in 5 gallon containers for $30.00.  These trees are over 1 year old and will produce some fruit this season.

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

I do not ship trees.

Citrus Trees - 10 gallon

10 gallon trees available.   

  • Washington Navel-------- Sold out
  • Improved Meyer Lemon --2 available
  • Armstrong Satsuma-------Sold out
  • Sweet Kumquat------------1 available
  • Louisiana Sweet-----------Sold out
  • Calamondin Orange-------1 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) 25 gallon container with fruit about 4 years old and a 3-in-1, orange, grapefruit and lemon in a 50 gallon pot and a Sunburst Tangerine in a 25 gallon pot. $225

Chandler Pommelo in a 25 gallon pot for $220.

Sweet Kumquat in a 50 gallon pot for $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

Order Information

Trees are available for pickup only at this time.  All my trees are 3 to 6 feet tall.

 I'm located at 2032 Pasadena Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana.

Ray, Cell, 504-931-9768

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Additional Information

For general information regarding home citrus production click on the following informative sites.  Topics include;

  • Fertilizing
  • Insect Control
  • Pruning
  • Fruiting Schedule
  • Planting

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/

In the LSU homepage search box type in "home citrus production" and print out booklet.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS141

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/XC002

http://www.growquest.com/Fruit%20trees%20-20better%20plant/citrus%20harvest%20times.htm

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homefruit/citrus/table2.html

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