513.354.1482Grow delicious, tart oranges indoors
Dwarf Calamondin Orange
Grow delicious, tart oranges indoors
- Grows between 4-6' tall
- Small, juicy, tart oranges
- Self-pollinating
Your home can be a true tropical paradise with our Dwarf Calamondin Orange tree! Its white, fragrant flowers sit atop a bed of dark green and glossy foliage. When you see those blossoms, you'll know that the fruit isn't much further behind! Calamondin Oranges are small and juicy, with a unique tart flavor. They're delicious peeled as a snack, or make a curd out of the juice and add to pies or other desserts. In the winter time, be sure to keep this plant indoors. When mature, its height will be between 4-6' tall. Self-pollinating. Zones 9-10. Ships in 3" pots.
- Botanical Name: Citrus x citrofortunella mitis
- Season: Spring
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Height: 4 - 6 feet.
- Spacing: 1 plant per pot. If planting in the ground in zones 9 - 10, space 4 - 6 feet apart.
- Zone: 9-11
- Spread: 2 - 3 feet.
- Color:White
- Foliage:Thick, leathery, glossy leaves 2 - 3" long
- Blooms:Early Spring, Mid Spring, All Spring
- Yield: Varies.
- Fruit: Small, juicy, tart oranges. Fruit has seeds.
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, rich, moist, sandy loam soil.
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate once established, which takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks
- Pruning: Only to shape as desired and keep compact After flowering
- Form: Edibles/Tree
- Flowers: Waxy, white star-like flowers up 3/4"across, form large clusters
- Pollinator: Self-pollinating.
- Size: Potted
Orders for in-stock seeds and hardgoods are typically shipped within 5 business days.
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2021 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||||
| Zones | Blueberries | All Other Fruits | Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers | Vegetable Plants & Starts |
| 1A-4A | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 4B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 5A | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 5B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 6A | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 6B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 7A | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 7B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 8A & B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 9A & B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 10A & B | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 | 9/20/21 - 10/29/21 |
| Last Order Date | All Grow Zones: Oct 25, 2021 |
All Grow Zones: Oct 25, 2021 |
All Grow Zones: Oct 25, 2021 |
All Grow Zones: Oct 25, 2021 |
| 2021 Shipping Schedule | ||
| Zones | Nematodes | Encapsulated Compost Worms |
| 1A | 5/10/21 - 10/29/21 | 5/10/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 1B - 2A | 5/10/21 - 10/29/21 | 5/10/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 2B - 3B | 4/26/21 - 10/29/21 | 4/26/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 4A - 6A | 4/12/21 - 10/29/21 | 4/12/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 6B - 7A | 4/5/21 - 10/29/21 | 4/5/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 7B - 8B | 3/8/21 - 10/29/21 | 3/8/21 - 10/29/21 |
| 9A - 10B | 2/22/21 -10/29/21 | 2/22/21 -10/29/21 |
| Last Order Date | 10/25/2021 | 10/25/2021 |
The type of product you order or the weather in our area or yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until fully dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your order--via the U.S. Postal Service or United Parcel Service. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the continental United States.
