Flowering Date: Year round; spring is largest bloom set.
Planting Requirements: In containers, use a water retentive soil-less media that has good water holding capacity. Lemons and Oranges are susceptible to root rot and should not be used in heavy or wet soil types. Vigorous grower that requires good fertilization practices and ample amounts of water to produce fruit year round.
Soil Requirements: Well drained, nutrient rich for best results.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Unique Characteristics: Valued for its fresh use; ease of peeling. Adaptability as a container plant. Will flower and bear fruit year round. Bears fruit in 1-3 years.
Pruning: No pruning needed except for interfering branches or to reduce size if grown in a container.
Time of Pruning: Any time.
Additional Information: In Northern climates, plants should be grown outdoors during temperate months, then moved inside at the onset of freezing weather. This will encourage more fruit production.
I bought this tree last year. This spring it bloomed for the first time, the blooms smelled heavenly and it's perfume filled my whole house. We're still waiting to taste the fruit.
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Jury is still out
Reviewed By:
Justin (Ypsilanti, Michigan)
I bought this plant three years ago. I over fertilized it and nearly all of the leaves fell off the first year. It hung on. I wasn't able to put it outside in the summer full time until last year. In one summer it trippled in size. At this point, I have not gotten any fruit. I read reviews where other people were never able to get their trees to bear fruit. I also read that this tree needs acidic soil to thrive. I transferred the plant to a peat/potting soil mix and fertilized with an acid loving mixture. Buyers should keep that in mind. Hopefully this will work. I can already tell the plant is looking healthier. It's still too soon to move outside in Michigan.
- Saturday, March 28, 2009
Navel Orange Dwarf Citrus
Reviewed By:
Tom Dalton (Northboro, MA)
Although my nephews just got the tree yesterday. I must say I was quite impressed with the packaging and all that came with the tree. My Nephew Will was so happy to receive the tree that he planted it the same day. Hopefully the tree will harvest some great fruit.
