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Frost Tolerant Citrus Trees

Tangelo 'Seminole' orange fruit.

Tangelo 'Seminole' (Seminole Tangelo)

Tangelo 'Seminole' is a delicious citrus variety known for its rich orange skin, sweet tangy flavour, and juicy flesh. A natural hybrid between a tangerine and grapefruit, it is prized for fresh eating, juicing, and its long storage life. In NZ, Tangelo 'Seminole' is highly valued for its heavy crops and strong adaptability to home orchards and gardens. With its vibrant colour, excellent flavour, and reliability, 'Seminole' is a top choice for citrus enthusiasts.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Citrus
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
A Citrus medica sarcodactylis (Buddha's Hand) yellow fruit.

Citrus medica sarcodactylis

Citrus medica sarcodactylis, commonly known as the Buddha's Hand tree, is a variety of citrus grown for its very unusual fruit, which ripens in winter. The bright yellow fruit is shaped like a hand and comprises solely of rind. They have no flesh or seeds but do have a lemon aroma. It grows densely with glossy, dark green leaves to about 3 m tall and the same width and can be trimmed as necessary. The Buddha's Hand tree is commonly grown as an interesting shrub with the fruit used to decorate bowls and platters, or sliced for drinks. It can also be maintained in a large container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Citrus
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
Yellow 'Yen Ben' Lemons.

Lemon 'Yen Ben'

The ‘Yen Ben’ Lemon is a high-quality lemon variety prized for its smooth skin, abundant juice, and tangy flavour. Popular with chefs and home cooks...

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Mandarin 'Okitsu Wase' orange fruit.

Mandarin 'Okitsu'

Mandarin ‘Okitsu’ is a premium early-season variety producing sweet, juicy, seedless fruit with a delicate citrus flavour. Its smooth, easy-to-peel...

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'Encore' Mandarin fruit.

Mandarin 'Encore'

Mandarin ‘Encore’ is a popular late-season variety that produces sweet, richly flavoured fruit with a thin, easy-to-peel skin. Harvested from late...

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Orange 'Powell Navel' orange fruit.

Orange 'Powell Navel'

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is a premium late season navel variety renowned for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and long hanging ability on the tree...

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Orange 'Harwood Late' orange fruit.

Orange 'Harwood Late'

Orange ‘Harwood Late’ is a superb late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. This reliable...

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'Meyer' Lemon yellow fruit.

Lemon 'Meyer'

The ‘Meyer’ Lemon is a much-loved citrus variety known for its sweeter, less acidic flavour compared to standard lemons. The thin-skinned fruit is...

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A 'Fukumoto' Orange tree with orange fruit.

Orange 'Fukumoto'

How to grow Orange ‘Fukumoto’ in NZ

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Orange 'Carter's Navel'

The ‘Carter’s Navel’ Orange is a classic citrus variety renowned for its sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. This reliable orange tree is...

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Orange 'Barnfield' orange fruit with orange flesh ona table.

Orange Barnfield

Orange ‘Barnfield’ is a premium navel orange variety prized for its excellent flavour, seedless fruit, and reliable crops. This outstanding citrus...

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Yellow 'Lemonade' Lemon fruit on a tree.

Lemon 'Lemonade'

The ‘Lemonade’ Lemon is a unique citrus variety producing sweet, refreshing fruit that can be eaten straight from the tree. Its flavour is...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Frost Cloth

Frost cloth is an essential solution for protecting plants from frost, cold winds, and extreme weather conditions. This breathable, lightweight...

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'Valencia' orange fruit.

Orange 'Valencia'

The ‘Valencia’ orange is a world-famous citrus variety celebrated for its sweet, juicy flavour and excellent juicing qualities. Perfect for New...

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Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit with yellow flesh cut in half.

Citrus australasica

Citrus australasica, commonly known as the Finger Lime or Caviar Lime, is an evergreen shrub grown for its unusual fruit, which is regarded as a food...

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A 'Tahitian' Lime tree with green fruit and lush, green foliage.

Lime Tahitian

The 'Tahitian' Lime is a popular and quick-growing shrub that bears masses of medium-sized fruit that are juicy, strongly scented, and have that...

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A large 'Ponderosa' Lemon yellow fruit.

Lemon 'Ponderosa'

The 'Ponderosa' Lemon is a remarkable citrus variety known for producing exceptionally large lemons, often weighing over a kilogram each. The fruit...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Grapefruit 'Golden Special' yellow fruit with yellow flesh.

Grapefruit 'Golden Special'

Grapefruit 'Golden Special' is one of the most popular grapefruit varieties due to its large, juicy fruit, which is mostly seedless. The fruit ripens...

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Magnolia Brixton Belle (Magnolia Tree Brixton Belle)

Magnolia Brixton Belle is an outstanding deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, two-toned pink flowers in spring. The fragrant blooms...

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Paulownia tomentosa (Empress Tree)

Commonly known as the Empress Tree, this is a showy tree grown for its impressive flowering. Masses of showy, lilac-blue flowers are borne in...

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Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane Tree)

Platanus orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Plane Tree, is a large and deciduous tree grown for its foliage, stature, and showy fruits. The...

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features...

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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

Commonly known as the Monkeys Hand Tree, this is an evergreen tree grown for its flowers and stature. Amidst the lush, green foliage are borne showy...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Davidia involucrata (Ghost Tree)

Commonly known as the Dove or Handkerchief Tree, this is a medium sized tree grown for its interesting flowers. Extraordinary flowers in spring...

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Nectarine Snow Queen

“Snow Queen” is a Nectarine variety that produces large-sized, red fruit flushed with yellow in summer. The flesh is firm, cream-white, and has a...

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Citrus Fertiliser

Applying the correct citrus fertiliser in NZ is essential for achieving better quality fruit, higher yields, and a much healthier and...

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Corokia Frosted Chocolate showcasing its lush green and brown foliage.

Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate'

Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', commonly known as Korokio, is a hardy, NZ native shrub with lovely foliage and an interesting form. It grows as a mass...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Tangelo 'Seminole' (Seminole Tangelo)

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