Variegated Calamondin Tree
Citrus mitis 'Variegata'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Variegated Calamondin Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 9-11 (patio 4-11)
The Variegated Calamondin Tree (Citrus mitis 'Variegata') produces fragrant waxy white blooms that are followed by tart, petite, orange fruit. But unlike its Calamondin cousin, the young fruit is green and creamy white striped like the unique leaves!
Fragrant flowers are typically appearing in the spring into summer, and fruit ripens for the holiday season. The fruit does hold well and is quite decorative! Container-grown plants may bloom seasonally and the plants are typically smaller than when grown in the landscape. These miniature orange-like fruits have a strong tart flavor that is often used in Thai cooking! Try your hand at creating some fantastically flavorful juice, unique flavored jams, and marmalades, or other culinary delights with these unique tropical fruits!
The entire tree is highly ornamental and is a lovely houseplant or patio plant! This immature fruit is strikingly green and yellow striped, and its variegated, clean handsome broadleaf evergreen foliage, has a compact habit, making it suitable for edible landscaping! Bees and butterflies enjoy the perfumed white blossoms, and you will too as they fragrance your space!
Outdoor hardy in growing zones 9 and up, you can bring them indoors for the winter if you live in a less-than-ideal environment. Easy-care and low maintenance, you'll enjoy loads of tiny fruit that are perfect for use in the place of lemons or limes. Create tasty fish and chicken dishes, or add them to cocktails and other refreshing beverages!
Planting and Application:
Dwarf Citrus are always a great privacy plant for year-round landscaping, anywhere you have some sun! Plant a mixture of Citrus close together for a varied and colorful, not to mention fragrant, hedgerow and shelterbelt that keeps nosy neighbors in check. Encloses your seating areas, yard or porches, and patios in year-round seclusion!
The springtime flowers are divine and the foliage delights all year long, and this tree can be pruned to any desired size and shape! Preferring full sun, keep small and place near a sunny window or under grow lights if you live in a colder climate! Simply plant the Variegated Calamondin in a container, and bring your tree indoors, and let the intoxicating Citrus scent brighten your home during the cold winter months.
- Tart Striped Orange-Like Miniature Fruit
- Compact For Indoors & Out
- Fragrant White Blooms
- Popular in Thai Cooking
- Variegated Handsome Evergreen Glossy Foliage
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Citrus trees do need full sun, anything less and they just don't do well. Preferring morning sun to dry the leaves of dew, in a location with good air circulation. They also need very well-draining soil that is slightly acidic and fertile. Ensure containers have very good drainage and all plantings have moderate moisture access, preferring to dry out between waterings. Prune if needed after harvest, maintaining size, shape, and an open canopy for more airflow and sunlight penetration.
Protecting Container Citrus From Cold
If the temperatures in your area ever dip below that 40°F range or are prone to overnight frosts, then you need to be ready to protect your tree.
Although Citrus can grow year-round in warmer regions (zones 9 and 10), they can also thrive in colder areas (zones 4 to 7) as long as the tree is brought indoors prior to the first frost of winter.
In zone 8, you can cover your tree in the event of a cold snap or unexpected overnight freeze, or move a container plant inside for the night. In-ground Citrus must be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the worst of the chill, and not planted in a low area that collects cold air. If a spot like that is unavailable, or you are in a chill-prone climate, then you are safer planting Citrus Trees in a large, deep container with wheels to easily move them to a protected location or indoors when needed.
In cold growing zones, begin slowly acclimating your tree indoors in the fall, or into a protected location, eventually moving your tree inside. Indoor plants need a bright indirect sun window, greenhouse, sunroom, or enclosed patio for the winter. 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
- Must Have Excellent Drainage
- Low Moisture Once Established
- Regular Fertility - Prefers Slightly Acidic Conditions
- Prune After Fruiting
Ultra colorful and showy, this Variegated Citrus Tree will become a standout specimen in your home or garden in no time! Nature Hills ships mature 3-4 year old root systems so you won't have to wait for your first harvest! Order your own Variegated Calamondin Tree today from NatureHills.com to start enjoying this 4-season gem of a fruit tree yourself!
Fruiting Ornamental Variegated Calamondin
The ornamental quality of the Variegated Calamondin makes this plant a worldwide favorite. This Citrus fruit is an important part of cuisine around the world.
The Variegated Calamondin is a more recent introduction adding a beautiful two-tone brightness to the foliage, adding to the ornamental value of this unique variety! Along with the white variegation of the leaf is the fruit with green stripes vertically around the peel. The Variegated Calamondin still maintains all of the great qualities of the regular green-leafed selection.
