![]() The fruit is quite bitter, often used in making marmalade or as a substitute for lemon or lime, but typically the calamondin is grown as an ornamental plant. Swanson’s most popular variety is the ‘Meyer Improved’ lemon, which is virus-free and heavily produces 3-inch diameter yellow fruit.ĬALAMONDIN ORANGE Citrus mitis - profusely bears white flowers and 1- inch diameter, bright orange fruit. It can be grown as a shrub or trained as a tree up to 4 feet tall. ![]() LEMON Citrus limon - can bloom frequently if the conditions are ideal. Prolific white flowers are followed by green-yellow fruits. LIME Citrus aurantifolia - is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to 4-5 feet tall in a pot. Here are some of the basics of Swanson’s citrus varieties and cultural requirements. In fact, the modern greenhouse was developed primarily to grow citrus indoors for such cheery souls as Louis XIV, who had the first “orangerie” built at Versailles and demanded that his gardeners have orange trees in bloom at all times. ![]() The sweetly scented blooms, colorful, edible fruit, and glossy leaves can brighten up almost any room with a touch of the sunnier climes. You may not live in the subtropics, but you can still enjoy the wonderfully fragrant essence of citrus trees and shrubs inside your home (and outside in summertime).
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