Panama Orange Tree Calamondin – 5 Inch Pot – Citrus Mitis – Small Tangerine-Like Fruit – No Ship To CA,FL,TX, AZ,LA

Bring the Tropics Home with a Calamondin Orange Tree

The Calamondin, also known as the Panama Orange, is a delightful citrus fruit tree perfect for both indoor and outdoor growing. Citrus mitis, bears small, tangerine-like fruits that are both juicy and flavorful, offering a unique sweet and acidic taste. Native to China, this easy-to-grow tree has spread throughout the South Pacific and the Americas, becoming a popular choice for home gardeners.

This particular variety arrives in a 5″ pot, ready to thrive in your home or on your patio. While the fruits can be eaten raw, their acidic nature makes them ideal for flavoring drinks, making preserves, and as a lemon substitute in various culinary applications. Imagine the possibilities with your own homegrown citrus!

Key Benefits:

• Versatile Use: Fruits can be used in drinks, jellies, and a variety of foods.
• Attractive Ornamental Tree: Features masses of small white blossoms that are intensely fragrant.
• Easy to Grow: A willing indoor grower with bright light and can be pruned to maintain desired size.
• Heavy Producer: The tree is a heavy producer of fruit, providing a bountiful harvest.
• Adaptable: Can be successfully grown outside in warmer climates or as a houseplant in colder areas.

The Calamondin is hardy to temperatures in the mid 20’s and thrives in sunny locations. Its smaller leaves compared to other citrus varieties make it a charming addition to any space. Propagation is often by seed, with each seed potentially producing multiple seedlings. This citrus fruit, originating in China, makes an excellent patio plant or indoor tree. Enjoy the immediate shipping and start growing your own citrus today!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the Calamondin Orange Tree get? The mature height is around 6 feet, but it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size, especially when grown indoors.
2. What kind of sunlight does it need? The Calamondin loves the sun and requires bright light, making it perfect for a sunny patio or indoor location near a window.
3. How often should I water it? Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
4. When is the best time to plant it outside? In areas where it can be grown outside year-round, such as the gulf coast, planting is best done in the spring or early summer.
5. Is the fruit really that sour? Yes, the fruit is quite acidic, similar to a lemon, which makes it excellent for flavoring drinks and making preserves.