Citrus Trees
Grapefruits, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines, Tangelos with so much flavor, how do you plant just one?
Duncan Grapefruit
Old Florida standard with pale flesh and classic tangy-sweet flavor; excellent for juice.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–April
- Tree Size: Medium to large, 15–25 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, breakfast halves, juicing
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (subtropical)
Flame Grapefruit
Juicy, deeply colored pink flesh with rich flavor; great for breakfast halves and juicing.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–20 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, sorbets
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Marsh White Grapefruit
Mild, low-acid white grapefruit; a reliable, nearly seedless juicing favorite.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–May
- Tree Size: Medium to large, 15–25 ft
- Uses: Low-acid juice, fresh sections, salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Pink Pummelo
Huge fruit with thick rind and sweet, mild pink segments; best eaten fresh.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Large, 15–25 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, segment salads, candied peel
- Pollination: Self-fertile (heavier with nearby citrus)
- Chill Hours: None
Ray Ruby Grapefruit
Vivid pink flesh and balanced sweetness; dependable production in warm climates.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–20 ft
- Uses: Fresh halves, juice blends, cocktails
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Ruby Red Grapefruit
Iconic, sweet-tart pink grapefruit; great fresh or for juice.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–20 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, broiled grapefruit with sugar
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Star Ruby Grapefruit
Deep red flesh with rich flavor and minimal bitterness; outstanding for fresh eating.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–May
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–20 ft
- Uses: Fresh sections, salads, juice
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Ambersweet Orange
Low-acid, juicy orange with a sweet, refreshing flavor; great for fresh eating.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seedless tendency)
- Chill Hours: None
Blood Orange
Striking red flesh and berry-like notes; excellent for gourmet juices and desserts.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, cocktails, sorbets, marmalades with color
- Pollination: Self-fertile (color varies with cool nights)
- Chill Hours: None
Hamlin Orange
Early-season, sweet juice orange with light acidity and high productivity.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–December
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Juicing, fresh eating, breakfast halves
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Navel Orange
Seedless, easy-peel classic for fresh eating; bright flavor and aroma.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, salads, zest for baking
- Pollination: Self-fertile, typically seedless
- Chill Hours: None
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Richly flavored, sweet orange–tangelo hybrid; small fruit with intense taste for fresh eating.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, juice blends
- Pollination: Self-fertile (yields improve with nearby citrus)
- Chill Hours: None
Pineapple Orange
Florida favorite with tropical, sweet-tart flavor reminiscent of pineapple.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, marinades, marmalades
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Red Navel Orange
Blush-toned flesh, seedless and sweet with lower acidity; easy peeling.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh sections, salads, display platters
- Pollination: Self-fertile, typically seedless
- Chill Hours: None
Spring Navel Orange
Late-season navel that extends the orange harvest with juicy, sweet fruit.
- Harvest Season (FL): March–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, late-season desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Temple Orange
Deeply flavored tangor with rich color; excellent fresh or for juice.
- Harvest Season (FL): February–March
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, zest for baking
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeds may increase near pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Valencia Orange
Top juicing orange; sweet, juicy, and holds late on the tree.
- Harvest Season (FL): March–June
- Tree Size: Medium to large, 12–20 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, smoothies, popsicles
- Pollination: Self-fertile (can have more seeds near pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Clementine
Small, sweet, easy-peel fruit; a kid favorite for snacking.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–December
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh snacking, lunchboxes, salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile (may seed near pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Dancy
Classic tangerine with rich, aromatic flavor; traditional holiday fruit.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, compotes, zest for baking
- Pollination: Self-fertile (can increase seeds with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
Fallglo
Early ripening, large, and juicy; extends the tangerine season.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–November
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, segment salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeds increase with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
King Mandarin
Big, richly flavored mandarin with loose skin; excellent fresh.
- Harvest Season (FL): January–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh sections, salads, marmalades
- Pollination: Self-fertile (some strains seed with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
Murcott (Honey)
Exceptionally sweet “honey” tangerine; juicy and aromatic.
- Harvest Season (FL): January–March
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeding increases with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
Ponkan (Chinese Honey)
Large, loose-skin mandarin with sweet, low-acid flavor; easy to peel.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, salads, juice
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeds increase with pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Satsuma
Cold-tolerant mandarin with seedless, easy-peel fruit; early ripening.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–November
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh snacking, lunchboxes, early-season salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile (usually seedless)
- Chill Hours: None (handles cool nights well)
Shiranui
Premium, super-sweet mandarin (aka Dekopon) with distinctive “topknot.”
- Harvest Season (FL): February–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, gift fruit
- Pollination: Self-fertile (typically seedless)
- Chill Hours: None
Minneola (Honey Bell) Tangelo
Juicy, bell-shaped fruit with bright, sweet-tart flavor; a Florida favorite.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile; heavier crops with nearby mandarins (e.g., ‘Sunburst’, ‘Dancy’)
- Chill Hours: None
Orlando Tangelo
Rounder tangelo with balanced sweetness and a mild tang; great for juice.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, citrus salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile; yield improves with nearby mandarins
- Chill Hours: None
Eureka Lemon
Classic, year-round lemon with bright acidity; excellent for kitchen use.
- Harvest Season (FL): Year-round, peaks winter–spring
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–15 ft
- Uses: Cooking, baking, beverages, zest
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Harvey Lemon
Cold-tolerant lemon with juicy, flavorful fruit; reliable backyard producer.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–spring
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, marinades, pies
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (handles cooler snaps better)
Meyer Lemon
Sweet, thin-skinned lemon–mandarin hybrid; prolific on compact trees.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–March (often multiple flushes)
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 6–12 ft
- Uses: Desserts, lemonades, preserves, indoor/outdoor container growing
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Ponderosa Lemon
Huge, bumpy lemons with intense flavor; dramatic container specimen.
- Harvest Season (FL): Year-round in warm areas
- Tree Size: Medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, zest, showy patio specimen
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Sambo (Sweet) Lemon
Low-acid, sweet lemon-like fruit; refreshing for drinks and desserts.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–spring
- Tree Size: Medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh lemonade, desserts, marmalades with gentle tang
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Variegated Pink Lemon
Striped rind and pink flesh on a highly ornamental, productive lemon.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–winter (often extended)
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 6–12 ft
- Uses: Fresh use, cocktails, decorative slices, patio focal point
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Centennial Variegated Kumquat
Cream-striped fruit and foliage; tart-sweet flavor for snacking or marmalade.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft
- Uses: Eat whole, candying, marmalades, cocktail garnish
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (handles cool snaps)
Marumi (Round) Kumquat
Round, sweet-peel fruit with tangy pulp; great eaten whole or preserved.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft
- Uses: Fresh whole-fruit snacking, marmalades, candying
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (cool-tolerant)
Meiwa (Round) Kumquat
Extra-sweet peel and mild pulp; best fresh-eating kumquat variety.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft
- Uses: Fresh whole-fruit eating, candies, desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (cool-tolerant)
Nagami (Long) Kumquat
Oblong fruit with sweet peel and tart pulp; excellent candied or fresh.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, marmalades, candying, drinks
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (cool-tolerant)
Persian Lime
Seedless, juicy lime for everyday use; heavy-bearing on compact trees.
- Harvest Season (FL): Main crop June–September; smaller off-season crops
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Drinks, marinades, desserts, everyday kitchen lime
- Pollination: Self-fertile (typically seedless)
- Chill Hours: None (protect from frost)
Indian Sweet Lime
Low-acid, mild citrus prized for refreshing drinks; best fully ripe.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, lemon-limeades, savory dressings
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Kaffir Lime
Fragrant leaves essential in Southeast Asian cooking; bumpy, aromatic fruit.
- Harvest Season (FL): Leaves year-round; fruit mainly fall–winter
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft
- Uses: Leaves for curries and soups, zest and rind for fragrance
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Key (Limequat)
Key lime × kumquat hybrid; small, tangy fruit with edible peel for cocktails and pies.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft
- Uses: Key lime pies, cocktails, marinades, whole-fruit preserves
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (cool-tolerant for citrus)
Red Lime
Colorful lime with reddish peel and tangy juice; striking ornamental and culinary citrus.
- Harvest Season (FL): Fall–winter
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh zest, cocktails, decorative slices, marmalades
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Finger Lime (Red)
‘Citrus caviar’ pearls in red tones; gourmet garnish with bright lime pop.
- Harvest Season (FL): August–October
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft (naturally shrubby)
- Uses: Seafood garnish, cocktails, desserts, canapés
- Pollination: Self-fertile (heavier with nearby citrus)
- Chill Hours: None
Calamondin
Compact citrus bearing small, tart fruit for marmalade, drinks, and garnishes; highly ornamental.
- Harvest Season (FL): Year-round in warm areas; peaks winter–spring
- Tree Size: Small, 6–10 ft (great in containers)
- Uses: Marmalades, Filipino & Southeast Asian cuisine, cocktails, decorative indoor/outdoor plant
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None (protect from frost)