Citrus Trees

Lemon Tree is listed as Meyer Lemon, while Lime Tree offers the familiar tart green fruit. Calamondin Orange produces small, sour fruit rather than sweet snacking oranges. Choose Australian Finger Lime for its unusual pulp, or Pink Variegated Lemon for decorative leaves and pink flesh. Check each listing for the current plant size and photographs.

Give citrus your sunniest suitable window, ideally with several hours of direct sunlight each day. A south-facing window is often a useful starting point, but nearby buildings and trees can reduce the light. Add a grow light if winter daylight is insufficient, especially if flowering and fruiting are your goal. Keep the tree away from heating vents and cold drafts.

It can, but fruit is not guaranteed. Maturity, strong light, suitable nutrition and steady care all matter, and ripening can take months. Many commonly grown citrus varieties are self-fertile, so a second tree is often unnecessary. Indoors, gently transferring pollen between open flowers with a small dry brush can help where pollinating insects are absent. Flowering or a few developing fruits do not guarantee a full harvest.

Check the soil regularly and water when the upper layer has dried, before the whole root ball becomes dry. Soak the mix thoroughly, let the excess drain and empty the saucer. A sunny patio can dry a pot much faster than an indoor winter position, so avoid a fixed weekly routine. Use a pot with drainage and a mix that retains some moisture without staying waterlogged.

Yes, once temperatures are reliably warm and frost risk has passed. Begin in a sheltered spot with gentler light and increase sun exposure gradually. Move the tree back inside before cold weather, checking for pests first. These citrus trees should not be treated as winter-hardy garden trees across Canada; plan a bright, frost-free place for the colder months.