Plants in genus citrus
Citrus deliciosa 'Brown Select'
Citrus deliciosa 'Brown Select' is a Satsuma Mandarin Orange variety known for its sugary-sweet, mostly seedless fruit. It features bright green evergreen foliage and fragrant white blooms, ripening over the winter months. This broadleaf evergreen is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, making it suitable for small spaces.
Citrus aurantium 'Midknight Valencia'
Citrus aurantium 'Midknight Valencia' is a hardy, upright tree that produces large, sweet, virtually seedless fruit with high sugar and juice content. It requires full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. This tree is suitable for container planting in colder climates and should be pruned after fruiting. Its fall harvest and delicious fruit make it a popular choice for citrus enthusiasts.
Citrus limon 'Eureka'
Citrus limon 'Eureka' is a prolific lemon tree known for its year-round fruit production, especially abundant in spring and summer. This evergreen tree thrives in hot climates and is well-suited for USDA Zones 8-10. It produces thick-skinned lemons with a true lemon flavor and minimal seeds, making it ideal for juicing. The tree requires very bright light and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, with moderate to low moisture needs. It is heat and humidity tolerant and can be pruned or trained as an espalier. The 'Eureka' lemon is a popular choice for home gardens due to its reliable fruiting and ease of care.
Citrus aurantium 'Lane Late'
Citrus aurantium 'Lane Late' is a seedless Navel Orange variety that ripens in spring and summer. It features glossy evergreen foliage and fragrant white blossoms. This citrus tree requires full sun, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and regular watering initially, becoming low-water once established.
Citrus aurantium 'Vaniglia Sanguigno'
Citrus aurantium 'Vaniglia Sanguigno' is an Italian-grown citrus with pink grapefruit-colored flesh and a super sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla. It has glossy evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Citrus aurantiifolia 'Thornless'
Citrus aurantiifolia 'Thornless' is a compact lime tree known for its classic lime flavor and thornless branches. It produces fragrant white blossoms and juicy round green fruit from July to December. This tree is suitable for containers and requires full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Citrus aurantium 'Owari'
Citrus aurantium 'Owari' is a broadleaf evergreen known for its seedless, juicy fruit that ripens in December. It features fragrant white flowers and is pollinator-friendly. This plant is cold-tolerant for brief periods and resistant to diseases and pests, making it suitable for USDA zones 8 to 4. It can be grown in containers and requires full sun with low moisture needs once established.
Citrus aurantium 'Gold Nugget'
Citrus aurantium 'Gold Nugget' is a vigorous grower known for its easy-peel, seedless fruit with a rich and sweet taste. This plant features fragrant white blooms and ripens between March and May, providing 15% of daily vitamins A and C. It tolerates partial shade and requires well-drained soil, making it suitable for container growing. The plant's delicious fruit and fragrant flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a productive and aromatic addition to their gardens.
Citrus aurantium 'Sanguinelli'
Citrus aurantium 'Sanguinelli' is a blood orange variety known for its sweet-tart flavor and blood-red juice. It produces fragrant blossoms late in the season and requires full sun and moderate moisture. This self-pollinating citrus can be grown in containers, making it a versatile choice for home gardeners.
Citrus aurantium 'California Honey'
Citrus aurantium 'California Honey' is a Mandarin and Tangerine tree known for its exceptional taste and fragrance. The small fruits have a spiced honey flavor and ripen from November through April. This evergreen tree features fragrant white flowers in late spring and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires moderate watering and benefits from slightly acidic soil, making it a delightful addition to gardens in USDA zones 8 to 4.
Citrus aurantium 'Bouquet De Fleurs'
Citrus aurantium 'Bouquet De Fleurs' is an evergreen citrus tree known for its massive clusters of fragrant blossoms and dark orange fruit. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall and thrives in USDA zones 9 and 10. This tree requires full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and can be grown indoors in colder climates.
Citrus aurantium 'W Murcott'
Citrus aurantium 'W Murcott' is a Mandarin variety with increased chill tolerance, making it suitable for cooler climates. It features fragrant white blossoms and glossy evergreen foliage, producing generally seedless fruits with a thin rind. This plant can be grown in containers and prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is ideal for USDA hardiness zones 9-10.
Citrus japonica 'Centennial Variegated'
Citrus japonica 'Centennial Variegated' is a unique citrus plant with variegated yellow and green foliage and fruits that mature from striped green to orange with red stripes. The fruit has a flavor reminiscent of both kumquats and mandarin oranges. This broadleaf evergreen flowers in the fall, with fruit ripening in late winter, and can hold its fruit for several months. It grows well in pots, either indoors or outdoors, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Suitable for USDA zones 9 and 10, it can also be grown indoors in cooler climates.
Citrus aurantium 'Washington Navel'
The Washington Navel Orange is a seedless citrus variety known for its sweet, juicy, and easy-to-peel fruit. It matures early and produces a high yield, making it a popular choice for home growers. This variety features fragrant white blossoms and can be grown in containers, making it suitable for indoor cultivation in colder climates. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires moderate watering. The tree is cold-sensitive and needs protection during winter months.
Citrus japonica
Citrus japonica, also known as kumquat, produces small, oval, bright orange fruit that is eaten whole, including the rind. It is an evergreen plant with fragrant white flowers in spring and is well-suited for container growing. This citrus is one of the most cold-hardy, surviving temperatures as low as 10°F.
Citrus aurantium 'Trovita'
Citrus aurantium 'Trovita' is an evergreen tree known for its thin-skinned, easy-to-peel fruit with a sweet and mild flavor. It grows 10 to 20 feet tall and features fragrant white flowers. The tree has a long harvest season from February to November and can be grown in-ground or in containers. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in slightly acidic conditions and needing protection from frost.