Calamondin Orange Tree

Calamondin Oranges (Citrus madurensis Lour. 'Calamondin') are little tricksters! They look like oranges, just smaller. They smell like oranges when they are in bloom. They juice like oranges when they are sliced. But, all that enticing 'orangeness' gets tossed out the window when you taste one! The taste is much closer to a sour lime than a sweet orange!

In Florida in the '50s, Calamondin Orange trees were all the rage for the home landscape. You would often see stands selling a sweet, lemonade-like drink made with Calamondin instead of lemons. They make a great marmalade, too! The fragrant white flowers are a pollinator's favorite and you'll enjoy the year-round glossy evergreen leaves!

They can have flowers and fruit at the same time, so they make great specimens for greenhouse or indoor culture. Calamondin fruit is most often used in cooking to take the place of lemon or lime. These are a great substitute for anything you would use sour citrus for - fish, chicken, iced tea, Asian cuisine, baking, etc.

Planting and Application:

These trees have a nice shape which makes them standouts in the landscape or pruned smaller for use in the container. They are often used in ornamental bonsai. When the trees are in bloom they will perfume your entire house! Northern growers can enjoy these citrus trees as patio plants all summer, then bring them in for the winters.

The evergreen foliage and full-sized mature trees are fantastic for privacy and screening shading gardens and seating areas. When they're in full bloom and still dripping in orange gems, it's a sight to see for front yard landscaping! Cars are sure to slow down while driving by!

• Small Round Sweet/Sour Orange
• Gorgeous Fragrant White Blossoms
• Great Size for Containers
• Cooking, Juice & Preserves
• Handsome Glossy Evergreen Foliage

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Calamondin Orange tree care is easy! Just provide moderately moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic in a full sun location. Provide regular water for young trees, but once it has been established, keep it a little bit on the drier side.

Protecting Container Citrus From Cold

If you're growing these tropical trees in the ground in the lowest of their favored growing zones, they need to be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the worst of the chill. If a spot like that is unavailable, then you are better off planting in a large, deep container.

In borderline growing zones, begin slowly acclimating your tree indoors or into a protected location, eventually moving your tree inside in bright indirect sun for the winter if the temperatures in your area ever dip below that 40°F range. In spring, reverse this process and begin acclimating your tree to again be back out in the full sun all summer. This reduces stress and leaf drop.

• Full Sun
• Moderate Moisture
• Well-Drained Acidic Soil
• Prune After Fruiting
• Provide Regular Fertilizer

Order your own Calamondin Orange Tree today! The sooner that you order, the sooner you can enjoy the conversation-starting fruit from these beautiful trees. Shipped as large, mature trees so you'll not wait long for fruit! Enter your Zip Code into the Zone Finder to see if we can ship to your state.