Citrus for Tasmanian Gardens

Every home deserves a productive citrus tree. Fragrant flowers, glossy green foliage and the thought of running out of the house barefoot to pick a ripe lemon or a few leaves of makrut lime make citrus an indispensable addition to the garden.

From lemons and mandarins to limes, finger limes and cumquats, we stock a selection of citrus varieties suited to Tasmanian gardens, including compact options for pots and smaller spaces.

Choosing your citrus

Lemons

Reliable, productive and perfect for everyday cooking and preserving.

Limes

Fresh, zesty fruit for cooking, drinks and warm, sunny spots.

Mandarins

Sweet, easy-to-peel fruit that makes a wonderful home-grown snack.

Finger Limes

Native citrus with colourful, caviar-like fruit and a delicious zing.

Dwarf Citrus

Compact citrus trees ideal for pots, patios and smaller gardens.

Other Citrus

Explore tangelos, cumquats, calamondins and other interesting citrus varieties.

Growing citrus in Tasmania

Choosing a citrus tree is about more than the fruit you like to eat. Consider how much space you have, how much sun your garden receives and whether you’d prefer to grow your tree in the ground or in a pot.

Citrus love sunshine, but Tasmania’s cooler climate means choosing the right position can make all the difference. Plant citrus in a sunny, sheltered spot where they receive plenty of light and are protected from cold winds and severe frost.

Well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. Citrus are hungry plants, so regular watering and feeding during active growth will help support healthy foliage, flowering and fruit production.

If your garden is exposed to frost or you have limited space, growing citrus in a large pot can be a great alternative. Compact varieties can be kept at a manageable size with pruning and placed in a more protected position when necessary.

Do you have a sad citrus tree?

Citrus trees have a reputation for being finicky. While they may require a lot of love and care, citrus are great at letting you know exactly what they need. Read our article on identifying what your citrus is trying to tell you.

Our citrus

Browse our current collection of citrus trees, with individual product pages containing details on harvest, size and growing habit.

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