Collection: Citrus Trees

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Collection: Potted Citrus Trees

With their vibrant foliage and fragrant flowers, citrus trees are a diverse and valuable addition to any garden or indoor space. Explore the enchanting world of citrus trees, from sweet oranges to Mexican limes, and discover their unique characteristics and year-round fruit production. Our potted citrus trees are perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering the benefits of fresh, Vitamin C-rich fruit right at your fingertips. Enhance your garden and enjoy the health-boosting benefits of citrus with our premium potted trees—ideal for any home or garden!

Types of Citrus Trees

Citrus trees encompass various types, each with its own distinctive characteristics. These types include lime, lemon, grapefruit, orange, kumquat, mandarin, and Meyer lemon. Each of these species boasts a unique flavor profile, foliage, and flowering patterns, making them a delightful choice for gardeners and enthusiasts alike. 

Planting Citrus 

In early spring, the ideal time for planting citrus trees, enthusiasts can embark on the rewarding journey of cultivating lemon trees. For those in colder climates or with limited outdoor space, the option of planting lemon trees indoors opens up new possibilities. Indoor cultivation allows for year-round care, ensuring a steady supply of citrus delights. Whether growing from lemon seeds or opting for established fruit trees, the process involves providing well-drained soil, ample sunlight, and regular maintenance. Lemon trees are heavy feeders, so ensuring proper nutrients will encourage new growth and a healthy growing season. To promote strong, healthy trees that bear fruit, it’s essential to provide direct light and prune regularly to encourage branching. This thoughtful approach to planting ensures that lemon trees produce vibrant fruits, bringing a touch of citrus freshness to your home. Whether you're nurturing a lemon tree from seeds or tending to a potted lemon tree indoors, the joy of seeing your efforts culminate in healthy, fruit-bearing trees is a truly satisfying experience.

Vibrant Foliage and Flowers

One of the most enchanting aspects of citrus trees is their lush foliage and beautiful flowers. The leaves of citrus trees are typically deep green and glossy, providing an attractive backdrop to the colorful fruit that adorns the branches. Furthermore, many citrus tree species produce fragrant blossoms that add a burst of color to your garden and fill the air with a delightful citrusy scent. Imagine your beautiful citrus thriving in the full sun, with optimal growing conditions that allow them to flourish. These captivating flowers come in varying colors, ranging from pure white to pale pink and even light purple, depending on the type of citrus tree. With the right care, including the proper fertilizer, your fruit trees will bear fruit as they reach their full size. Planting them in the ground ensures they have the space and nutrients to grow and thrive, producing an abundant crop of vibrant fruit.

Potted Citrus Trees for Indoor Elegance

While citrus trees are a perfect addition to outdoor gardens, they can also thrive as potted plants indoors. Choosing the proper genetics and using pruning techniques, you can keep your citrus trees to a manageable height, suiting your indoor decorative needs. With a compact root ball, you can efficiently grow small citrus fruit trees indoors. With properly drained soil and the right nutrients, potted citrus trees bring a touch of elegance and freshness to your home or office, making them a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. Their compact size and striking appearance make them an ideal choice for interior decoration, allowing you to enjoy their vibrant foliage and sweet-scented blooms year-round. Even in a small indoor space, these fruit trees can bear fruit, allowing you to harvest your own lemons, limes, and oranges.

Fruits of Health and Vitality

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, citrus trees offer numerous health benefits*, primarily through the consumption of their fruit. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, are renowned for their high Vitamin C content, making them a powerful natural source of this essential nutrient. Vitamin C boosts the immune system, helping the body avoid illnesses and infections. Regular consumption of citrus fruits can contribute to improved overall health and well-being, particularly during cold and flu seasons. To ensure that your fruit trees thrive and bear fruit, it's important to provide the right growth conditions, including nutrient-rich soil and proper fertilizer. With the right care, citrus trees will continue to produce abundant, healthy fruit year after year.

Lime: Zesty and Versatile

Lime trees produce small, round, and vibrant green fruits known for their tartness and versatility. Lime juice is popular in various culinary creations, from refreshing beverages to savory dishes and zesty desserts. Moreover, limes are an excellent source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to a balanced diet.

Lemon: Sunshine in a Fruit

Lemon trees grow to maturity and bear fruit that is bright yellow, oval-shaped fruits known for their tangy flavor and countless culinary uses. With many different lemon varieties your options are open. The juice and zest of lemons add a burst of freshness to salads, marinades, desserts, and beverages. Lemons are a rich source of Vitamin C and offer various health benefits, such as aiding digestion and supporting skin health. Plant lemon trees for a healthy boost to any orchard. 

Grapefruit: Sweet and Tangy Elegance

Grapefruit trees produce large, round, oblong fruits with a sweet and tangy flavor profile. These fruit trees are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients, including Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. With the right care, these trees will bear fruit, providing a bountiful harvest. Consuming grapefruit can promote heart health and aid in weight management.

Orange: Classic and Nutrient-Rich

Orange trees yield the iconic citrus fruits that are beloved for their sweet and juicy flesh. Oranges are celebrated for their exceptional Vitamin C content, making them a go-to choice for bolstering the immune system. These fruit trees thrive in warm conditions and, with proper care, can even bear fruit in containers during the winter months. They are also a rich source of dietary fiber and antioxidants, contributing to overall health and well-being.

Kumquat, Mandarin, and Meyer Lemon: Unique Citrus Varieties

Kumquats, mandarins, and Meyer lemons each offer their own unique flavor profiles and distinctive characteristics. Kumquats are small and oval with sweet and tart edible peels. Mandarins are easy to peel and known for their sweet, juicy segments. Meyer lemons are a sweeter and less acidic variety, perfect for culinary creations and beverages.

The world of citrus trees is captivating, offering a wide array of types of fruit trees, each with its unique beauty and flavor. Whether you choose to cultivate them in your garden or as potted plants indoors, citrus trees not only enhance the aesthetics of your surroundings but also provide a rich source of Vitamin C and other health benefits. With the right care, these trees will bear fruit, offering a delightful harvest. So, whether you prefer the zesty tang of lemons or the sweet juiciness of mandarins, there's a citrus tree to suit every taste and preference.

Why Buy Citrus Tree From Us?

Explore our wide selection of citrus trees for sale, perfect for gardeners across the United States. Our fruit trees, including vibrant oranges and other citrus varieties, are carefully grown to thrive in diverse environments, whether in the ground or a container. These trees are nurtured to bear fruit consistently, with the right soil conditions, humidity, and temperature needed for healthy growth. With the proper care, such as the addition of zinc and iron to the soil, your citrus tree will thrive and ripen fruit throughout the summer and winter months. Purchase today and watch your fruit trees flourish into a famous showcase in your garden, whether grown in clay or plastic containers, creating a beautiful cluster of vibrant citrus leaves.

For more information, see our growing guide for citrus trees.

* Not medical advice. See a physician for more details.

FAQs: Annie's Perennials

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants live for more than two growing seasons. If properly cared for, they will return year after year with consistent bloom times to add color and diversity to your garden.

What is the difference between annuals and perennials?

The key difference between annuals and perennials is their lifespan. Annuals live for one growing season, although some of our annual plants do re-seed, thereby prolonging their benefits past a single season. Perennial plants and perennial flowers persist for several years, returning year after year, every growing season. Another difference is that true annuals will bloom throughout the entire season; whereas, perennials may bloom intermittently during or between seasons.

What are the benefits of growing perennials?

Perennial plants and flowers provide lasting beauty and structure to your garden. They have specific seasonal bloom times that remain consistent year after year, ensuring vibrant color for your garden throughout the seasons. Perennials also contribute to biodiversity and help the overall environment. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion and retain nutrients, while also sequestering carbon. Planting lots of different perennials with varied bloom times ensures consistent, reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial wildlife.

When should I buy perennials to plant?

The ideal time to plant perennials is spring or early fall. This allows them to establish their root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for perennial plants?

In general, Perennials need watering, occasional fertilization, and deadheading to encourage repeat blooming. The specific care needs can vary by type. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer many native and low water, low-maintenance perennials to make planting and caring for them easy. We want to make gardening success attainable for everyone.

Can you plant perennials in pots or containers?

Yes! We have hundreds of perennial plants that work well in containers as well as in garden beds. Just make sure your pot size is adequate for the root system of your particular plant.

Do perennials require full sun?

Some perennials prefer full sun, which typically means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Other varieties require full or partial shade. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer you many options for both shade and sun plants to fit every gardening need.

Do perennials attract pollinators and wildlife?

Yes! Perennials, with their reliable bloom times, are valuable additions to a pollinator-friendly garden. They provide consistent food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial wildlife. Planting many different perennials with varied bloom times will attract and feed pollinators throughout all of the seasons.

What are some popular perennial flowers?

Some common perennials include <strong>Yarrow</strong> (Achillea millefolium), </strong>African daisies</strong> (Arctotis) </strong>Butterfly Bush</strong> (Buddleja davidii), <strong>Campanula, Dahlia, Delphiniums, Peonies (Paeonia), Roses (Rosa), Irises, and Coneflowers</strong> (Echinacea). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost hundreds and hundreds of popular perennials – like the ones previously mentioned, along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we also offer many more perennials that are quite unusual and hard to find

What are hardy perennials?

Hardy perennials are perennial plants that grow for multiple seasons and can survive very cold weather in their growing zones. For this reason, hardy perennial plants are the perfect plant selection for any garden.

Do perennials come back every year?

Yes, if planted and cared for properly, perennials will return year after year. At Annie’s, we offer hundreds of perennials that are perfect beginner plants– easy to grow and easy to care for - so everyone can garden successfully.

What are different types of perennials?

Flowering Perennials: Are known for vibrant, consistent and long-lasting blooms. Examples include peonies (Paenonia), roses (Rosa), coneflowers (Echinaea), Abutilon, Alstroemeria, african daisy (Arctotis), foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), carnations (dianthus), geraniums, sages (Salvia), Strawflowers (helichrysum bracteatum), hollyhocks and impatiens, among many others.

Foliage Perennials: Are known for their striking, colorful foliage. Hostas, heucheras, and ornamental grasses are some common varieties.

Shade-Loving Perennials: Thrive in low-light or partial shade conditions. Examples include astilbes, ferns, and bleeding hearts (dicentras). Some of our favorite shade perennials at Annie’s are Begonias, Fuchsias, Sedges, Hellebores, Heucheras, and Impatiens.

Sun-loving perennials: Thrive in full sun conditions (meaning full sun for at least 6 hours per day). Some common examples of sun-loving perennials are lavender (Lavandula), sage (Salvia), African daisy (Arctotis), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost one thousand sun-loving perennials – like the ones previously mentioned along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

Herbaceous Perennials: These are perennial plants that die back to the ground each Fall or Winter, but whose roots remain alive and send up new growth and reemerge in the Spring or Summer. They include a variety of flowers and foliage, like columbines (Aquilegia), delphiniums, foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), and Iris.

Woody Perennials: These are shrubs and small trees that persist for many years, bringing useful structure and seasonal blooms to your garden. Examples include hydrangeas, California lilac (Ceanothus), fuchsias, and butterfly bushes (Buddleja).

Native Perennials: are well-suited to specific regions and often need less maintenance and human intervention. California native plant species might include yarrow (Achillea), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), milkweed (Asclepias), monkey flowers (Mimulus), and some sages (Salvias), depending on your location. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer one of the largest selections of CA native perennials to be found anywhere.

Long-Blooming Perennials: Have extended blooming periods and can include varieties like Alstroemeria, Abutilon (Flowering Maples), African daisies (Actotis), Agastache, coreopsis, yarrow (Achillea), and sages (Salvias).

Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Can withstand periods of dry conditions and need less watering. Examples include lavender (Lavandula), yarrow (Achillea), sedum (stonecrop), Agastache, Aloe, milkweed (Asclepias), and some sages (Salvias).

Deer-resistant Perennials: Have characteristics that make them less appealing to deer. Options include yarrow (Achillea), lambs' ears (Stachys byzantine), Agastache, and some ornamental sages (Salvia).

Perennial Bulbs: Some perennials grow from bulbs, including favorites like tulips, daffodils, freesias, ranunculus, and irises. They return year after year, adding color to your garden each spring.

Climbing Perennials: Perennial vines like clematis and wisteria add vertical interest to your garden, climbing trellises, arbors, and fences.